Bioclinic Naturals Melatonin · 3 mg, 180 Sublingual Tablets

Sublingual tablets provide fast and superior melatonin absorption, bypassing liver and gastrointestinal metabolism - pharmacokinetic studies indicate that 30 to 60% of an oral dose of melatonin is metabolized via the liver1 and overall gastrointestinal absorption is variable2,3
3 mg strength is optimal for those who require basic sleep support or are trying melatonin for the first time
Derived from non-animal sources
Refreshing, natural peppermint flavour
Non-habit forming
Feature Summary
Sleep is a vital part of health and many of us are not getting enough. The 2002 Canadian Community Health Survey found about 1 in 7 adults has difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. Insomnia affects 1 in 3 seniors and is 40% more common in women. Changes in sleeping patterns are largely reflective of our circadian rhythms, which are guided by the pineal hormone, melatonin. Melatonin is known to decline as we age, which accounts for a number of the sleep changes we see throughout life. Additionally, jet lag and shift work can significantly alter circadian rhythms and thus
melatonin secretion.4,5,6

Melatonin has shown clinical benefit for inducing sleep or adjusting sleep cycles,7 reducing sleep onset latency and improving perceived quality of sleep, without impairing daytime psychomotor performance.8,9 In fact, supplemental melatonin and bright 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 non-24-hour sleep-wake disorder.10 Chronic sleep disturbance is a risk factor for premature aging, diabetes, obesity, cardiovascular disease and certain cancers,11 demonstrating just how important it is to maintain normal melatonin levels to enhance sleep quality.

Medicinal Ingredients: Melatonin (vegetarian source)    3 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, natural peppermint flavour, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant).

Recommended Adult Dose: Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. Dissolve 1 tablet under the tongue at bedtime once per day or as directed by a health care practitioner. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 4 weeks.