Melatonin Timed Release (3 mg)

Melatonin Timed Release 3 mg, 60 capsules.

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Item Catalog Number: 333

Melatonin releases from the pineal gland, reaching its peak at night to help maintain healthy cell division in tissues throughout the body. Secretion of melatonin declines significantly with age, as the pineal gland becomes calcified.87,88 Jet lag, shift work, and poor vision can disrupt melatonin cycles.

Melatonin keeps our circadian cycle in tune as it communicates with the body’s cells.89,90 Not only does this hormone work to maintain cell health, it appears to regulate a system of self-repair and regeneration.91,92 As this hardworking hormone diminishes with age, our biological functions are impaired.93,94 In addition to its hormone actions, melatonin also has strong antioxidant properties. Melatonin directly scavenges both hydroxyl and peroxyl free radicals, and it does so more effectively than most other antioxidants and it also greatly potentiates the efficiency of other endogenous and exogenous antioxidants.95 Melatonin is especially important for the inhibition of peroxynitrite free radical reactions the protection of cellular DNA against peroxynitrite damage.96 Many people use melatonin to help improve sleep. Some research has found that melatonin increases the speed of falling asleep and adds to the quality of sleep in about 60% of people who use it.97-100*

Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule

Servings Per Container 60

Amount Per Serving
Melatonin 3 mg

Other ingredients: cornstarch, talc, gelatin, sucrose, pharmaceutical glaze.

Contains gluten and corn. This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, or rice. Contains NO artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors.

Dosage and Use
Take one capsule 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Many experts are now recommending that healthy people take at least 300 mcg of melatonin at night. Do not operate heavy machinery while using this product.

Caution
Do not use melatonin if you have asthma or an autoimmune disease.

www.lef.org Reprinted with permission of Life Extension.

References:
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90. J Endocrinol. 1981 Dec;91(3):467-75.
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94. Chronobiol Int. 2000 May;17(3):419-32.
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96. Neurotox Res. 2005;7(4):293-318.
97. Sleep. 1996 Jun;19(5):423-31.
98. Clin Pharmacol Ther. 1995 May;57(5):552-8.
99. Actas Esp Psiquiatr. 2000 Sep-Oct;28(5):325-9.
100. J Clin Psychiatry. 2007 Feb;68(2):237-41.

Warnings:
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
If you have a bad reaction to product discontinue use immediately.
When using nutritional supplements, please inform your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.

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