Melatonin · 10 mg

- Sublingual tablets provide rapid and superior absorption of melatonin, bypassing hepatic and gastrointestinal metabolism - pharmacokinetic studies indicate that 30-60% of an oral dose of melatonin is metabolized by the liver1 and that overall gastrointestinal absorption is variable.
- A single high potency sublingual tablet is optimal for people who need higher doses of melatonin (10-20 mg).
- Derived from non-animal sources
- Natural and refreshing peppermint aroma
- Does not cause addiction
Sleep is an essential part of health and many of us don't get enough of it. The 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey found that about 1 in 7 adults have difficulty falling or staying asleep. Insomnia affects one in three older adults and is 40% more common in women. Changes in sleep patterns are largely a reflection of our circadian rhythms, which are guided by the pineal hormone melatonin. Melatonin is known to decline with age, which explains a number of the sleep changes observed throughout life. Additionally, jet lag and shift work can significantly alter circadian rhythms and therefore melatonin secretion.
Melatonin has been shown to be clinically beneficial for inducing sleep or adjusting sleep cycles, reducing time to sleep onset, and improving perceived sleep quality, without impairing daytime psychomotor performance. In fact, melatonin supplement and light therapy are considered standard medical treatment for jet lag, shift work, age-related insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder, advanced sleep phase disorder, and 24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Chronic sleep disorders are a risk factor for premature aging, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, showing how important it is to maintain normal melatonin levels to improve sleep quality.