Melatonin · 3 mg

• Sublingual tablets allow for 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.
  
• The 3 mg strength is optimal for individuals who require basic sleep support or are trying melatonin for the first time.
  
• Derived from non-animal sources
  
• Natural and refreshing peppermint flavour
  
• Non-addictive

Sleep is an essential component of health and many of us do not get enough of it. The 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey found that about 1 in 7 adults have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia affects one in three seniors 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 decrease with age, accounting for a number of the sleep changes observed throughout life. In addition, jet lag and shift work can significantly alter circadian rhythms and therefore melatonin secretion.

Melatonin has been found to be clinically beneficial in inducing sleep or adjusting sleep cycles, reducing sleep onset latency, and improving perceived sleep quality, without impairing daytime psychomotor performance. In fact, melatonin supplementation and light therapy are considered standard medical treatment for cases of jet lag, shift work, age-related insomnia, delayed sleep phase disorder, advanced sleep phase disorder, and 24-hour sleep-wake disorder. Chronic sleep disturbances are a risk factor for premature aging, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and certain cancers, demonstrating how important it is to maintain normal melatonin levels to improve sleep quality.

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