Melatonin
- Nature’s Harmony Melatonin may help in the temporary relief of
insomnia.
- Melatonin promotes normal sleep patterns and more restful sleep.
- It also eases shift work transitions, and may relieve jet lag,
without the hazards or side effects of prescription sleeping pills.
- Melatonin works to activate the body’s own natural sleep-wake
cycle and helps maintain youthful, healthy tissues by supporting the
body’s regeneration process.
RECOMMENDED USE:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Adults take 1 capsule daily at bedtime or as directed by a
health care practitioner.
DESCRIPTION:
- Nature’s Harmony Melatonin is available in an easy-to-swallow
capsule.
- Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain.
- Once released into the bloodstream, melatonin prepares the body
for sleep by decreasing temperature, alertness and performance.
- When taken 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, melatonin interacts
with melatonin receptors in the brain to activate the body’s natural
sleep-wake cycle.
Recommended Daily Allowance:
Food Sources:
Causes of Deficiency:
- Poor diet, depression or anxiety, stress, prescription
medications, shift work.
Symptoms of Deficiency:
- Sleeping problems, insomnia.
Complementary Nutrients:
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS:
- Nature’s Harmony Melatonin is a synthetically sourced melatonin
product. It is NOT sourced from the pineal gland of beef cattle and,
therefore, contains absolutely no risk of BSE (mad cow disease).
RESEARCH:
- Several studies have shown an association between decreased
melatonin levels and increased risk of insomnia.
- Melatonin increases the speed of falling asleep and improves the
overall quality of sleep.
- Studies also show that supplementing with melatonin before and
after travel can reduce the effects of jet lag.
- Most importantly, melatonin is a sleep aid without any hangover-like
effects.
SIDE EFFECTS:
- In rare instances, melatonin supplements may cause headache,
transient depression, daytime fatigue, daytime drowsiness, dizziness,
reduced alertness, abdominal cramps or irritability.
- Do not operate a motor vehicle or machinery within five hours of
taking this product.
- Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or
have liver disease (melatonin is metabolized in the liver).
INTERACTIONS AND SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS:
- Melatonin supplements should not be combined with any other
product or medication that has a sedative effect.
- Do not use if you are taking immunosuppressive drugs.
- If you are on any prescription medications, consult with your
health care practitioner before usage.
- Do not use this product for longer than four weeks unless under
the direction of a health care practitioner.
- Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have
cerebral palsy, diabetes, liver disease, seizure disorders,
depression and/or hypertension, or if you are taking blood pressure
medications.
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