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Melatonin 20mg (60 Capsules)
DESCRIPTION
Melatonin’s role in maintaining normal sleep/wake cycles is well known. Supplemental melatonin is often needed to replace the body’s declining production that may occur with increasing age.
FUNCTIONS
Melatonin is a natural hormone nutrient that is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland in the back of the brain. Melatonin also occurs in small amounts in a variety of foods. In the body, melatonin appears to regulate sleep/wake cycles, support normal immune function, and protect cells from free radical damage. Most of the research on melatonin has focused on its role in maintaining normal sleep/wake rhythms. The perception of daylight in the eyes is a signal for the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin synthesis and release. At night or in the dark, the body’s melatonin production rises. The rise in plasma melatonin is thought to be responsible for bringing on sleep. Nocturnal melatonin production is highest in children and begins to decline from adolescence on until it is virtually absent in the elderly.
Melatonin supports normal immune function by helping maintain the activity of circulating natural killer cells. It also has been found to function as an antagonist for occasional stress-induced immune-suppression. Melatonin is considered an antioxidant that enters all body cells to help prevent free radical damage. In the brain, melatonin is perhaps the most important physiological antioxidant. Due to its lipid and water-soluble properties, it can freely cross the blood-brain barrier. In vitro studies show that melatonin is more effective than glutathione in scavenging toxic hydroxyl radicals, and also more efficient than vitamin E in neutralizing peroxyl radicals which can induce DNA damage. Furthermore, melatonin stimulates the main antioxidant enzyme of the brain, glutathione peroxidase.
FORMULA
Each capsule contains:
Melatonin..................................................... 20 mg
Other ingredients:
Hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water)
SUGGESTED USE
1 capsule daily, 1/2 to 1 hour before bedtime
ALLERGY STATEMENT
Non-GMO, Gluten Free
CAUTION
This product is not intended for sleep support. Not to be taken by pregnant or lactating women. If you have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use. Do not drive or operate machinery when taking melatonin. This product may be contraindicated with autoimmune disease or for individuals taking corticosteroids. Keep out of reach of children.
STORAGE
Store in a cool, dry place (59°F-85°F) away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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