Melatonin 1mg

Melatonin dissolvable and scored tablets provided by Douglas Laboratories®, contain 1 mg of highest purity melatonin produced under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards. The natural vanilla-flavored tablets are sweetened exclusively with xylitol and mannitol.Melatonin is a natural hormone nutrient that is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland in the back of the brain. Melatonin also occurs in small amounts in a variety of foods. In the body, melatonin appears to regulate sleep/wake cycles, support normal immune function, and protect cells from free radicaldamage. Most of the research on melatonin has focused on its role in maintaining normal sleep/wake rhythms. The perception of daylight in the eyes is a signal for the pineal gland to inhibit melatonin synthesis and release. At night or in the dark, the body’s melatonin production rises. The rise in plasma melatonin is thought to be responsible for bringing on sleep. Nocturnal melatonin productio