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Melatonin for a Good Night’s Sleep
Melatonin is a hormone made naturally by our bodies—but those who have trouble sleeping may not be producing enough of it at the right time. Life Extension® helps you get healthy restful sleep with our variety of melatonin products, which support optimum sleep and healthy circadian rhythms as well as immune function, cellular DNA health and more.
Fall Asleep Fast
Need help falling asleep? Melatonin can help you get the healthy and restful sleep you need. But everyone reacts to melatonin differently, so we offer doses that range from as low as 500 mcg up to 10 mg of this sleep promoting hormone.
Healthy, Restful Sleep
For those who are able to fall asleep, but aren’t able to stay asleep all night, our extended release melatonin formulas help you to keep snoozing so you get a more restful sleep.
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4 Reasons Why Everyone Should Take Our Melatonin Supplements
- Promotes healthy, restful sleep
- Helps balance circadian rhythm and immune function
- Protects cellular DNA by inhibiting oxidative stress and free radicals
- Available as time-released, fast-acting and multiple dosages
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What is melatonin?
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in your body that is produced by the pineal gland. You can thank your pineal gland for helping maintain your body's internal clock—signaling when it is time to wind down for the night and when to get up in the morning. As you age, your pineal gland may produce less melatonin—and that can mean you're not sleeping as much or as restfully as you should.
If you find yourself tossing and turning more than you'd like to, a melatonin supplement can help you get the ZZZs you need.
What does melatonin do?
Melatonin works together with your circadian rhythm, which helps support your natural sleep cycle. Jet lag, exposure to light at night, as well as natural dips in melatonin production that occur with age can all impact your circadian rhythm. Incorporating a melatonin supplement helps support that internal clock so you can get you back to a regular sleep schedule.
How much melatonin should I take?
A high dose of melatonin isn't necessarily more effective than a lower one—everyone is unique, and a lower dosage might do the trick for you. Also consider an extended-release formula if your goal is an uninterrupted sleep session. Always speak with a doctor before starting a melatonin regimen as everyone has unique health needs. Additionally, make sure you read the label properly and don't take more than the recommended dosage.
How long does it take for melatonin to work?
Take melatonin 30 minutes to 1 hour before bedtime and make sure you are committed to going to sleep for the night. For optimal sleep, melatonin should be just one element of a regular nighttime ritual. In addition to supplements, try to make sure your head hits the pillow night after night at the same time and turn off screens (including your smartphone) an hour before bed.
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