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Vegan True Melatonin 2.5 mg Orange Flavored

Source Naturals
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Melatonin 2.5 mg
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Score85
A vegan orange dissolving melatonin option with a practical 2.5 mg amount. It is convenient but provides no overnight-release support.
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Quantity:60 Liquid(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 85

A vegan orange dissolving melatonin option with a practical 2.5 mg amount. It is convenient but provides no overnight-release support.
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Analysis

A 2.5 mg melatonin serving gives a moderate bedtime amount in a vegan orange-flavored format. Dissolving delivery may suit users who want prompt use and avoid standard tablets.

Pyridoxal 5-phosphate is a useful vitamin B6 form, though the small amount does not add a separate sleep pathway. The formula is immediate release rather than designed for maintaining sleep.

Sixty servings provide a reasonable supply, but fewer uses than the larger Source Naturals options. Vegan positioning and flavor preference are the clearest differentiators.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking vegan melatonin
  • Users who prefer orange flavor
  • People wanting a moderate 2.5 mg amount
Best for
  • Vegan sleep-onset support
  • Dissolving bedtime use
  • Moderate-dose routines

Pros

  • Vegan formulation
  • Practical 2.5 mg amount
  • Uses active-form vitamin B6

Cons

  • No sustained release
  • Only 60 servings
  • B6 adds limited sleep-specific value

Warnings

  • Melatonin may cause next-day drowsiness or vivid dreams
  • Avoid driving if morning grogginess occurs

Nutrient quality

92 Highest impact

The 2.5 mg amount is well aligned with gentle sleep support. The dissolving format may support quicker onset but not overnight release.

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Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Active amounts are clear without a hidden blend. Complete directions and inactive ingredients remain unavailable.

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Customer satisfaction

69 High impact

The supplied average is strong and supported by substantial volume. No review themes were provided, so consistency and purpose-specific experience cannot be assessed.

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Value for money

91 Highest impact

A very low serving cost and clearly stated dose support value. Missing release tailoring and purity verification limit differentiation.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Melatonin · 2.5 mg

Melatonin provides direct support for sleep timing and may help with falling asleep. The dissolving lozenge is designed for quick use at bedtime.

The 2.5 mg amount remains within a practical sleep-support range and is clearly disclosed. Pyridoxal 5-phosphate is a useful vitamin form, but its small role does not add a separate sleep pathway or overnight-release support.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Vitamin B6 Disputed 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)
 335 mcg
Melatonin
2.5 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Women Vegetarian
Report overview
Melatonin · 2.5 mg OverallScore73
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value

The dissolving lozenge format may support a relatively quick onset for sleep initiation. The modest single-unit melatonin amount is easy to understand and aligns well with physiological dosing. Lack of sustained-release technology and independent purity verification are the main limitations, while the serving cost remains competitive.

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Sources

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

  1. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.
    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. Efficacy of melatonin with behavioural sleep-wake scheduling for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder: A double-blind, randomised clinical trial.
    Sletten TL; Magee M; Murray JM; Gordon CJ; Lovato N; Kennaway DJ; Gwini SM; Bartlett DJ; Lockley SW; Lack LC; Grunstein RR; Rajaratnam SMW; Delayed Sleep on Melatonin (DelSoM) Study Group · PLoS medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial116 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Efficacy of vitamins B1 and B6 as an adjunctive therapy to lithium in bipolar-I disorder: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled, clinical trial.
    Zandifar A; Mousavi S; Schmidt NB; Badrfam R; Seif E; Qorbani M; Mehrabani Natanzi M · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Randomized trial66 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  9. Therapeutic effects of magnesium and vitamin B6 in alleviating the symptoms of restless legs syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial.
    Jadidi A; Rezaei Ashtiani A; Khanmohamadi Hezaveh A; Aghaepour SM · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2023
    Randomized trial75 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  10. Effects of poly-gamma-glutamic acid and vitamin B6 supplements on sleep status: a randomized intervention study.
    García-García C; Baik I · Nutrition research and practice · 2022
    Randomized trial47 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  11. Effects of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and a B Complex Preparation on Dreaming and Sleep.
    Adventure-Heart DJ; Madden NA; Delfabbro P · Perceptual and motor skills · 2018
    Randomized trial100 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6
  12. The effect of pyridoxine administration on melatonin secretion in normal men.
    Luboshitzky R; Ophir U; Nave R; Epstein R; Shen-Orr Z; Herer P · Neuro endocrinology letters · 2003
    Randomized trial12 participantsSleep Support forVitamin B6