Supports the body’s sleep-wake cycle.
Melatonin 10 mg by Bioclinic Naturals helps support
alertness during waking hours and helps reduce the time it takes to fall
asleep.
Sleep is a vital part of health and many of us are not
getting enough. 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.
In the face of insomnia, many people have tried prescription
sleeping pills, but they can interfere with REM sleep, disrupt deeper stages of
sleep and lead to confusion, sluggishness, anxiety and even drug dependency.
Conversely, melatonin has shown clinical benefit for inducing sleep or
adjusting sleep cycles, reducing sleep onset latency and improving perceived
quality of sleep, without impairing daytime psychomotor performance. Chronic
sleep disturbance is a risk factor for premature aging, diabetes, obesity,
cardiovascular disease and certain cancers, demonstrating just how important it
is to maintain normal melatonin levels to enhance sleep quality.
Melatonin Benefits:
• Sublingual tablets provide consistent melatoin
• A singular high potency sublingual tablet is optimal for those who need
higher doses of melatonin (10-20 mg)
• Derived from non-animal sources
• Refreshing, natural peppermint flavor
Melatonin Ingredients in 1 tablet:
Melatonin (vegetarian source) 10 mg
Other ingredients: Lactose monohydrate (milk), microcrystalline cellulose,
natural peppermint flavor, maltodextrin, croscarmellose sodium and magnesium
stearate (vegetable grade).
This product does not contain artificial preservatives,
colors or sweeteners; no gluten, soy, wheat or yeast.
Suggested Use:
Dissolve 1 tablet under the tongue at bedtime or as directed by your healthcare
practitioner. For use beyond 4 weeks, consult your healthcare practitioner. Do not
chew or open capsule.
Consult your healthcare practitioner prior to using this product if you are
pregnant, nursing, have a hormonal disorder, diabetes, liver or kidney disease,
cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, migraine, depression and/or hypertension, or
if you are taking blood pressure or sedative/hypnotic medications. Do not drive
or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. If symptoms persist
continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia), consult your healthcare
practitioner.
Drug Interactions: Melatonin can stimulate immune function and may reduce the
efficacy of immunosuppressive drugs. Theoretically, concomitant use of
melatonin with sedative/hypnotic or central nervous system depressants may be
additive. However, benzodiazepines may also reduce endogenous melatonin levels. Melatonin
can reduce the efficacy of blood pressure medication nifedipine GITS (Procardia
XL). Case reports suggests melatonin may potentiate anticoagulant and
antiplatelet medications, however, the mechanism and clinical significance
are unknown. Melatonin may impair glucose utilization and increase
insulin resistance in diabetic patients. However, the clinical significance of
this effect on diabetics is unknown. Contraceptive drugs can increase
endogenous melatonin levels. Theoretically, this may increase the effects
and adverse effects of oral melatonin use. Fluvoxamine significantly
inhibits the elimination of melatonin, which some researchers believe could be
helpful in the treatment of refractive insomnia. However, this interaction may
also cause excessive unwanted drowsiness and other adverse effects.
Keep out of reach of children.