Melatonin-SR
Quality Of Life
Melatonin-SR
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(110 ratings)
Melatonin 5 mg
Score 85
A sustained-release 5mg melatonin product, ideal for maintaining sleep throughout the night, offering superior efficacy for sleep maintenance.
Quantity: 30 Vegicap(s) • (30 servings)
Goals: flag General Health flag Immunity flag Sleep Support flag Stress Relief flag Anti-Aging
leaderboard Score 85
A sustained-release 5mg melatonin product, ideal for maintaining sleep throughout the night, offering superior efficacy for sleep maintenance.
insights Analysis
Quality Of Life Melatonin-SR (sustained-release) is an excellent option for individuals who struggle with waking up in the middle of the night. The MicroActive form ensures a gradual release of 5mg of melatonin over several hours, mimicking the body's natural melatonin secretion and promoting sustained sleep. This is a significant advantage over immediate-release melatonin, which often helps with sleep onset but not necessarily maintenance. While the product focuses solely on melatonin, its advanced delivery system justifies a slightly higher price point compared to basic melatonin supplements. It effectively targets sleep maintenance, which is a key aspect of overall sleep quality.
- Sustained-release (SR) formula helps maintain sleep throughout the night, preventing early waking.
- MicroActive form suggests enhanced bioavailability and consistent release.
- 5mg is an effective dose for many individuals, balancing potency with side effect potential.
- Contains only melatonin, lacking other complementary ingredients for broader sleep or stress relief.
- Not ideal for individuals who only struggle with sleep onset and wake up easily.
- Higher price per serving compared to basic, immediate-release melatonin supplements.
- Individuals who only have trouble falling asleep (and not staying asleep) might find a fast-acting melatonin product more suitable.
- While beneficial, this product does not contain ingredients specifically targeted for anti-aging beyond melatonin's general antioxidant properties.
$11.96($0.39 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 11.96 |
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
MicroActive Melatonin | 5 mg |
Categories
Melatonin 90
As a specialized sustained-release melatonin product at an effective dose, it stands out in the melatonin collection for its ability to address sleep maintenance, offering a distinct advantage over standard formulations.
Goals
The sustained-release 5mg melatonin is highly effective for not only initiating sleep but crucially for maintaining it throughout the night, addressing a common sleep challenge and providing superior sleep support.
While improved sleep duration and quality, facilitated by sustained-release melatonin, can indirectly reduce stress, the product contains no other ingredients directly aimed at stress reduction, limiting its primary impact on this goal.
Melatonin possesses antioxidant properties that can support cellular health and repair, offering some indirect anti-aging benefits, but the product does not feature other dedicated anti-aging ingredients.
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