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Melatonin is a potent free radical scavenger naturally produced in the pineal gland and present in high amounts in the gastrointestinal tract. It is involved in many of the body, brain, and glandular biological functions including regulation of normal sleep/wake cycles, regulation of the immune system and maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal lining.
Melatonin, 5 mg, 180 Veg Capsules (Now Foods) – Ingredients
- Melatonin (C13H16N2O2)
The primary physiological function of melatonin, whose secretion adjusts to night length, is to convey information concerning the daily cycle of light and darkness to body structures. Melatonin is involved in numerous biological functions including circadian rhythm, sleep, the stress response, aging, and immunity. Besides regulating the circadian rhythm it works as a natural antioxidant with immune stimulatory and anti-cancer properties.
Melatonin: Melatonin, Melatonine, N-Acetyl-5-Methoxytryptamine, 5-Methoxy-N-Acetyltryptamine, Circadin, Melatol, Melatonex, Melovine, PubChem CID: 896, Chemical Abstracts Service: CAS: 73-31-4, ChemIDplus: 73-31-4, WHO Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System: ATC code: N05CH01, FDA Substance Registration System – Unique Ingredient Identifier: UNII: JL5DK93RCL, The Best Supplements – Unique Ingredient Identifier: TBSI ID: ISAFEF10, References: Sleep Well: ZISAPEL, Nava New Perspectives on the Role of Melatonin in Human Sleep, Circadian Rhythms and Their Regulation. British journal of pharmacology, 2018, 175.16: 3190-3199. PMID:29318587.
| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Name: | Melatonin, 5 mg, 180 Veg Capsules | |
| Serving Size: | 1 Veg Capsule | |
| Amount Per Serving | %Daily Value | |
| Melatonin | 5 mg | ×) |
| ×) Daily Value not established. | ||
| Manufacturer: | Now Foods |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Code: | 03556 |
| UPC Code (gtin12): | 733739035561 |
| Package Quantity | |
| Count | 180 |
Other ingredients
Cellulose, vegetable polysaccharide (capsule) and magnesium stearate (vegetable source).
Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish or tree nut ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens.
Melatonin, 5 mg, 180 Veg Capsules – Suggested Use
Take 1 capsule near bedtime with water.
| Recommended Intake | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dose Unit | Dose Value | Frequency | Target Population |
| capsule | 1 | daily | adults |
Warnings
- Caution: For adults only at bedtime. Not for pregnant or nursing women. May cause drowsiness. Do not use in conjunction with alcoholic beverages, when driving a vehicle, or while operating machinery. Consult physician if taking medication (especially sedatives and anti-depressants) or have a medical condition (including depression, high blood pressure and epilepsy). Keep out of reach of children.
- Store in a cool, dry place after opening.
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