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3 a.m. Melatonin Fast Dissolve Lavender Vanilla

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Theanine 50 mg
Melatonin 3 mg
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Score85
A clear, economical fast-dissolve formula offers useful melatonin with modest theanine and no unnecessary extras.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
Brain Health
Stress Relief

Score 85

A clear, economical fast-dissolve formula offers useful melatonin with modest theanine and no unnecessary extras.
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$8.27($0.13 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula contains only melatonin and theanine, keeping its sleep-onset and relaxation purpose clear. Fast-dissolve delivery may be convenient for middle-of-the-night use when swallowing pills is undesirable.

Theanine is modest rather than fully calming on its own, but melatonin is present at a useful amount. No proprietary blend or token botanical list complicates the label.

The product fits adults seeking a straightforward, portable sleep tablet and who tolerate moderate melatonin. Users taking it during the night should account for possible drowsiness after waking.

Who is it for
  • Adults wanting a fast-dissolve sleep aid
  • People who prefer simple formulas
Best for
  • Sleep onset
  • Middle-of-the-night convenience

Pros

  • Only two clearly dosed actives
  • Fast-dissolve format
  • Long supply

Cons

  • Theanine amount is modest
  • Melatonin may linger after late-night use
  • No dose-adjustment flexibility

Warnings

  • Melatonin may cause drowsiness after waking, especially when taken during the night; avoid driving until fully alert

Nutrient quality

87 Highest impact

Fast-dissolve melatonin provides the main sleep-onset support. A modest theanine amount adds relaxation without creating much formula depth.

Ingredient transparency

87 Highest impact

Every listed active amount is disclosed, and no proprietary blend obscures the formula. Complete daily directions and inactive-ingredient details are not available.

Customer satisfaction

66 High impact

The aggregate satisfaction measure is favorable, with response volume determining how much confidence it deserves. Comment-level evidence is absent, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be verified.

Value for money

98 Highest impact

The focused formula and long supply create excellent serving value. No unnecessary active additions inflate the price.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A Goal FitB+ Strength of SupportB- CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Melatonin · 3 mgTheanine · 50 mg

Fast-dissolve melatonin directly supports circadian timing, while L-theanine may help quiet mental tension. The combination covers both sleep signaling and relaxation, although the theanine amount is modest.

Both active amounts are clearly disclosed in a single tablet. The melatonin amount may cause next-day drowsiness in sensitive users, so it should be taken only when a full sleep period is available.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Theanine Supportive 8 studies
Brain Health
Brain Health
Impact
High effect
B- Goal FitA- Strength of SupportC CoverageA Formula Quality

Melatonin supports sleep-related memory consolidation, while L-theanine adds a modest calming effect. Fast-dissolve delivery is well suited to sleep onset.

The theanine amount is below the usual standalone range, so most of the effect depends on melatonin. Melatonin can cause drowsiness and should be used only when enough sleep time remains.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 29 studies
Theanine Supportive 17 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportC CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Theanine · 50 mg

The fast-dissolve tablet pairs mild calming support with targeted nighttime recovery. It provides 50 mg of L-theanine with 3 mg of melatonin for the stated purpose.

The theanine amount is modest, and melatonin is useful only when stress is disrupting sleep. Melatonin can cause drowsiness and should not be used before driving or other alert tasks.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 21 studies
Theanine Supportive 16 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
L-Theanine
50 mg
Melatonin
3 mg
Adults 18–50 Dairy Free
Report overview
Theanine · 50 mg OverallScore82
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value

Clearly identified L-theanine provides a mild amount suited to a multi-ingredient sleep formula. Exact disclosure supports reliable assessment, but the generic source carries no added purity standard. Competitive cost efficiency is balanced by melatonin, which can cause drowsiness and should be reserved for times when sleep is intended.

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Melatonin · 3 mg OverallScore73
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value
Fast-dissolve delivery and a 3 mg single-tablet dose support clear, practical sleep-onset use. No sustained-release technology or independent purity certification is shown. The low serving cost adds solid value.
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87 Performance

Sleep Regimen 3-in-1

NOW
200 mg of theanine, 3 mg of melatonin, and 50 mg of 5-HTP is better targeted than the original's limited two-ingredient depth. The disclosed three-part formula adds sleep depth while keeping the original melatonin amount; 5-HTP can interact with serotonin-raising medicines.
80 Performance

Tranquil Sleep

Natural Factors Stress-Relax
200 mg of Suntheanine, 3 mg of melatonin, and 30 mg of 5-HTP is better targeted than the original's limited two-ingredient depth. The fully disclosed blend adds stronger relaxation and sleep depth than the original two-ingredient formula; 5-HTP can interact with serotonin-raising medicines.
87 Performance

L-Theanine 200 mg Double Strength

Swanson
200 mg of branded Suntheanine is better targeted than the original's limited two-ingredient depth. The substantial, well-identified theanine amount improves purity assurance and calm-focus coverage; the single-active formula does not include a sedating botanical.
88 Budget

Melatonin 1.0 mg Orange Flavor

Source Naturals Sleep Science
1 mg of melatonin in a dissolving format costs less per serving while keeping the formula relevant to the original's goals. The lower-dose option supports sleep onset with very efficient serving value; it removes the original theanine and does not provide overnight release.
87 Budget

Melatonin Lozenges 3 mg

Life Extension
3 mg of melatonin in a lozenge costs less per serving while keeping the formula relevant to the original's goals. The focused formula keeps the original melatonin amount at lower recurring cost; it removes the original theanine and offers little ingredient depth.
86 Budget

Melatonin Lozenge 2.5 mg

Nature's Way
2.5 mg of melatonin in a lozenge costs less per serving while keeping the formula relevant to the original's goals. The practical amount supports prompt sleep initiation at lower recurring cost; it removes the original theanine and does not provide sustained release.
85 Value

L-Theanine 200 mg

California Gold Nutrition
200 mg of L-theanine offers a more balanced mix of ingredient quality and serving value than the original's limited two-ingredient depth. The practical amount supports relaxation at a low recurring cost; no branded source or purity marker is supplied.
84 Value

L-Theanine 200 mg

Advance Physician Formulas
200 mg of L-theanine offers a more balanced mix of ingredient quality and serving value than the original's limited two-ingredient depth. The useful amount supports relaxation in a focused, economical formula; no branded source or purity marker is supplied.
86 Value

Melatonin 3 mg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Natural Flavor

Natrol
3 mg of fast-dissolve melatonin offers a more balanced mix of ingredient quality and serving value than the original's limited two-ingredient depth. The familiar melatonin amount and quick-dissolve format support sleep initiation at strong value; there is no theanine or sustained-release support.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

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    Ferracioli-Oda E; Qawasmi A; Bloch MH · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,683 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  2. Efficacy on sleep parameters and tolerability of melatonin in individuals with sleep or mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Salanitro M; Wrigley T; Ghabra H; de Haan E; Hill CM; Solmi M; Cortese S · Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,998 participants34 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  3. Effects of melatonin on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis.
    Tsukinaga A; Mihara T; Takeshima T; Tomita M; Goto T · Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2023
    Meta-analysis516 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. Unintended consequences: college students' melatonin usage, sleep disturbance, and depressive symptoms.
    Peltz JS; Rogge R · Sleep and biological rhythms · 2025
    Cohort study331 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  5. The effects of L-theanine consumption on sleep outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Bulman A; D'Cunha NM; Marx W; Turner M; McKune A; Naumovski N · Sleep medicine reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis897 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forTheanine
  6. Theanine maintains sleep quality in healthy young women by suppressing the increase in caffeine-induced wakefulness after sleep onset.
    Baba Y; Takihara T; Okamura N · Food & function · 2023
    Clinical trialSleep Support forTheanine
  7. Anti-Stress, Behavioural and Magnetoencephalography Effects of an L-Theanine-Based Nutrient Drink: A Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Trial.
    White DJ; de Klerk S; Woods W; Gondalia S; Noonan C; Scholey AB · Nutrients · 2016
    Randomized trial34 participantsStress Relief forTheanine
  8. Effect of Combined Ingestion of L-Theanine and L-Arginine for Short-Term Psychological Stress in Young Adults: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Furushima D; Sugiyama I; Nomura Y; Unno K; Yamada H · Journal of nutritional science and vitaminology · 2023
    Randomized trial120 participantsStress Relief forTheanine
  9. Comparative Efficacy, Tolerability, and Acceptability of Donanemab, Lecanemab, Aducanumab, Melatonin, and Aerobic Exercise for a Short Time on Cognitive Function in Mild Cognitive Impairment and Mild Alzheimer's Disease: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis.
    Terao I; Kodama W · Journal of Alzheimer's disease : JAD · 2024
    Meta-analysis4,599 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  10. Melatonin for sleep and cognitive outcomes in older adults with cognitive impairment: a meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Mdluli NT; Banda KJ; Chang YC · Age and ageing · 2025
    Meta-analysis516 participants10 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  11. Add-on prolonged-release melatonin for cognitive function and sleep in mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease: a 6-month, randomized, placebo-controlled, multicenter trial.
    Wade AG; Farmer M; Harari G; Fund N; Laudon M; Nir T; Frydman-Marom A; Zisapel N · Clinical interventions in aging · 2015
    Randomized trial80 participantsBrain Health forMelatonin
  12. Early Oral Melatonin Supplementation Supports White Matter Maturation in Preterm Infants: Neuroprotective Insights of an Antioxidant Molecule.
    Garofoli F; Asteggiano C; Minniti ML; Accorsi P; Albertini R; Angelini M; Aversa S; Ballante E; Cabini RF; Caporali C; Cociglio S; Franco V; Longo S; Malerba L; Materia V; Mazzocchi L; Naboni C; Palmisani M; Pullega C; Pisoni C; Preda L; Riboli A; Risso FM; Rognone E; Savini G; Simoncelli AM; Villani P; Tzialla C; Pinelli L; Fazzi E; Chiapparini L; Borgatti R; Ghirardello S; Pichiecchio A; Orcesi S · Journal of pineal research · 2026
    Randomized trial54 participantsBrain Health forMelatonin
  13. Efficacy and Safety of Melatonin in Migraine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Abouelmagd ME; Aldemerdash MA; Khatatbeh AA; Osman ASA; Abbas A; Allam S; AlEdani EM; Aldemerdash A; Monteith TS · Current pain and headache reports · 2026
    Meta-analysis788 participants9 studies pooledBrain Health forMelatonin
  14. Effects of L-Theanine Administration on Stress-Related Symptoms and Cognitive Functions in Healthy Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Hidese S; Ogawa S; Ota M; Ishida I; Yasukawa Z; Ozeki M; Kunugi H · Nutrients · 2020
    Randomized trial30 participantsBrain Health Sleep Support forTheanine
  15. A Randomized, Triple-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Crossover Study to Investigate the Efficacy of a Single Dose of AlphaWave® L-Theanine on Stress in a Healthy Adult Population.
    Evans M; McDonald AC; Xiong L; Crowley DC; Guthrie N · Neurology and therapy · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health Stress Relief forTheanine
  16. Effects of Tea (Camellia sinensis) or its Bioactive Compounds l-Theanine or l-Theanine plus Caffeine on Cognition, Sleep, and Mood in Healthy Participants: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
    Payne ER; Aceves-Martins M; Dubost J; Greyling A; de Roos B · Nutrition reviews · 2025
    Meta-analysis50 studies pooledBrain Health forTheanine
  17. Assessing the effects of caffeine and theanine on the maintenance of vigilance during a sustained attention task.
    Foxe JJ; Morie KP; Laud PJ; Rowson MJ; de Bruin EA; Kelly SP · Neuropharmacology · 2012
    Randomized trial27 participantsBrain Health forTheanine
  18. Effects of l-Theanine on Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Subjects: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Baba Y; Inagaki S; Nakagawa S; Kaneko T; Kobayashi M; Takihara T · Journal of medicinal food · 2021
    Randomized trialBrain Health forTheanine
  19. Melatonin treatment for age-related insomnia.
    Zhdanova IV; Wurtman RJ; Regan MM; Taylor JA; Shi JP; Leclair OU · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2001
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  20. The Effectiveness of Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson' Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Yousef O; Abouelmagd ME; Khaddam H; Shbani A; Yousef R; Meshref M; Hanafi I · Journal of sleep research · 2026
    Meta-analysis409 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  21. Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety.
    Wade AG; Ford I; Crawford G; McConnachie A; Nir T; Laudon M; Zisapel N · BMC medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial791 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  22. Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep: a meta-analysis.
    Brzezinski A; Vangel MG; Wurtman RJ; Norrie G; Zhdanova I; Ben-Shushan A; Ford I · Sleep medicine reviews · 2005
    Meta-analysis284 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  23. Comparison Between Efficacy of Oral Melatonin and Oral L-theanine in Improving Sleep in Cancer Patients Suffering From Insomnia: A Randomised Double-blinded Placebo-controlled Study.
    Kurdi MS; As A; Ladhad DA; Mitragotri MV; Baiju A · Indian journal of palliative care · 2024
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forTheanine
  24. In Search of a Safe Natural Sleep Aid.
    Rao TP; Ozeki M; Juneja LR · Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2016
    Narrative reviewSleep Support forTheanine
  25. L-theanine in the adjunctive treatment of generalized anxiety disorder: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial.
    Sarris J; Byrne GJ; Cribb L; Oliver G; Murphy J; Macdonald P; Nazareth S; Karamacoska D; Galea S; Short A; Ee C; Birling Y; Menon R; Ng CH · Journal of psychiatric research · 2020
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support forTheanine
  26. The impact of oral melatonin on pain and anxiety reduction during venipuncture in pediatric patients: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.
    Rahafard S; Akbari Jokar Z; Hosseini SA; Alaee E · Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024
    Randomized trial202 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  27. Comparison of Effects of Melatonin and Gabapentin on Post Operative Anxiety and Pain in Lumbar Spine Surgery: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
    Javaherforooshzadeh F; Amirpour I; Janatmakan F; Soltanzadeh M · Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2022
    Randomized trial90 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  28. Melatonin for pre- and postoperative anxiety in adults.
    Hansen MV; Halladin NL; Rosenberg J; Gögenur I; Møller AM · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015
    Meta-analysis774 participants12 studies pooledStress Relief forMelatonin
  29. Effects of melatonin intake on depression and anxiety in postmenopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
    Demirhan Kayacik A; İlcioglu K · Archives of women's mental health · 2024
    Meta-analysis441 participants5 studies pooledStress Relief forMelatonin
  30. Premedication effect of melatonin on propofol induction dose for anesthesia, anxiety, orientation and sedation after abdominal surgery: a double-blinded randomized trial.
    Norouzi A; Fateh S; Modir H; Kamali A; Akrami L · Medical gas research · 2020
    Randomized trial88 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  31. L-theanine relieves positive, activation, and anxiety symptoms in patients with schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder: an 8-week, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, 2-center study.
    Ritsner MS; Miodownik C; Ratner Y; Shleifer T; Mar M; Pintov L; Lerner V · The Journal of clinical psychiatry · 2011
    Randomized trial60 participantsStress Relief forTheanine
  32. Safety and Efficacy of AlphaWave® L-Theanine Supplementation for 28 Days in Healthy Adults with Moderate Stress: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Moulin M; Crowley DC; Xiong L; Guthrie N; Lewis ED · Neurology and therapy · 2024
    Randomized trial30 participantsStress Relief forTheanine
  33. Comparison of the effects of two amino acids, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) and L-theanine, on sedation, anxiety, and cognition in preoperative surgical patients - A randomized controlled study.
    Deshpande SS; Kurdi M; Baiju A; Athira AS; Sarasamma AG; Gangadharan AK · Journal of anaesthesiology, clinical pharmacology · 2025
    Randomized trial168 participantsStress Relief forTheanine