Melatonin Healthy Sleep Cycle 5 mg. - 180 Vegetable Capsule(s) NOW Foods

Better Sleep for Better Health
If you struggle with getting a good night’s sleep, you know well how that can affect you the following day, when you try to accomplish your full slate of tasks in a somewhat weak or groggy state. Put simply, sleep is critical for your whole-body health. In fact, research shows that getting 7 or more hours of quality sleep each night equates to better health and performance and plays a key role you your ability to learn, solve problems, and maintain a healthy mental outlook. An analysis of 19 studies in children and adults found that melatonin reduced the amount of time it took to fall asleep, increased total sleep time, and improved sleep quality. So, go ahead, get acquainted with NOW Melatonin High Potency, and start taking control of your sleep and health!

Melatonin “Magic”
In addition to helping regulate your normal sleep/wake cycle, Melatonin is a potent free-radical scavenger produced in your pineal gland and present in high amounts in your gastrointestinal tract. It is involved in many functions of your body, brain and glandular biological system, including regulation of your immune system and maintenance of a healthy gastrointestinal lining. Studies indicate that disruption of your circadian clock (sleep/wake cycle), no matter the cause, brings about changes in your gastrointestinal microbiota. In fact, it is your gut that produces more than 95% of your body’s serotonin, the neurotransmitter that influences your mood and healthy sleep patterns. An imbalance in nutrients in your microbiome can affect not only your sleep, but your gut health, which can have far-reaching health impacts. Research indicates that taking a supplement like NOW Melatonin High Potency can help you protect both.

Not for Everyone
Melatonin is safe for most adults, but there are some exceptions. Anyone who is pregnant or breastfeeding; under medical supervision for a health condition; using any prescription drugs, including tranquilizers or sedatives; has an autoimmune condition or depressive disorder; or is under the age of 18, should not take Melatonin – at least not without first consulting your physician.