Melatonin
How it Works
Melatonin is the sleep hormone secreted by the pineal gland in response to the circadian rhythm of the light-dark cycle of night and day. Melatonin basically tells the body it’s time to sleep. NSP Melatonin Extra is derived from nonbovine sources of melatonin hormone and combined with selected herbs and nutrients that offer additional support.
Product Advantages Melatonin ?
Our non-GMO blend of melatonin, vitamin E and sustainably-sourced supporting herbs features a highly concentrated Chinese ginkgo leaf extract from vegan, non-GMO, Kosher and Halal-certified ginkgo leaves. It’s standardized to 24% ginkgo flavone glycosides. Because you might as well nourish your nervous system while you catch up on your sleep.
The story behind Melatonin
American physician Aaron Lerner first discovered melatonin in 1958 when he and colleagues at Yale University were studying brain health. They gave it the name melatonin because it could lighten the color of frog skin. Vitamin E was discovered in 1922 by Herbert Evans and Katharine Bishop. Twenty or so years later, researchers found that this nutrient has the ability to protect against oxidation. Eleuthero root (AKA devil’s shrub, wild pepper and Russian root) is native to southeastern Russia and northern China. It has been used traditionally for 2,000 years. The ginkgo tree is one of the oldest in the world! And ginkgo leaf has been a big part of Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Today, this unique, fan-shaped leaf is used to protect against oxidative stress, and to support the cardiovascular system and the brain.
Recommended Use
Dosage (adults): Take 1 capsule daily, at or before bedtime. For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health
care practitioner
Certifying Quality
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Key Ingredients
Melatonin
Vitamin E
Eleuthero root
Ginkgo leaf and extract
Other Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients: Each capsule contains melatonin 3 mg; Ginkgo biloba, 50 mg of leaf powder plus 5 mg of a 50:1 leaf extract standardized to 24% flavone glycosides and 6% terpene lactones; Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) root 50 mg; Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopheryl acetate) 24 mg AT. Non-medicinal Ingredients: cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), stearic acid, silicon dioxide and gelatin.
Risk Information: Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications for seizure, blood pressure, to suppress the immune system (immune suppressive medications), to affect mental state or increase sedation, steroids, or blood thinner. Consult a health care practitioner if you have a cardiovascular, immune, liver, or chronic kidney disease, hormonal or seizures disorders, asthma, depression, diabetes, low blood sugar, or migraine. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. If symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia), consult your health care practitioner. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. Do not use this product if you have high blood pressure. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Stop use if allergy occurs or if you experience headache, confusion, or nausea.
Risk Information: Avoid taking with alcohol or products that cause drowsiness. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking medications for seizure, blood pressure, to suppress the immune system (immune suppressive medications), to affect mental state or increase sedation, steroids, or blood thinner. Consult a health care practitioner if you have a cardiovascular, immune, liver, or chronic kidney disease, hormonal or seizures disorders, asthma, depression, diabetes, low blood sugar, or migraine. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms worsen. If symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia), consult your health care practitioner. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin. Do not use this product if you have high blood pressure. Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding Stop use if allergy occurs or if you experience headache, confusion, or nausea.
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