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Melatonin 10 mg

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Melatonin 10 mg
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Score68
Primarily a 10 mg melatonin capsule, despite the added vitamins and minerals. It can support sleep onset but is not convincing for immunity, general health, or daytime stress.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support
General Health
Stress Relief

Score 68

Primarily a 10 mg melatonin capsule, despite the added vitamins and minerals. It can support sleep onset but is not convincing for immunity, general health, or daytime stress.
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$14.99($0.24 per serving)
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Analysis

The 10 mg melatonin amount directly supports sleep timing and may help with falling asleep. The standard capsule does not provide extended release, so it offers little for overnight maintenance.

Vitamin C, magnesium, and zinc are disclosed, but their small amounts contribute limited general-health, immune, or stress support. The formula is therefore best viewed as high-dose melatonin rather than a multi-goal supplement.

One capsule provides the complete serving and the cost is moderate. People sensitive to melatonin may experience morning grogginess, and the fixed amount makes conservative use difficult.

Who is it for
  • Adults already comfortable with 10 mg melatonin
  • People focused on sleep onset
  • Users who prefer capsules
Best for
  • Circadian timing
  • One-capsule use
  • Sleep-focused supplementation

Pros

  • Melatonin amount is clearly stated
  • One capsule supplies the serving
  • Named mineral forms are disclosed
  • Direct sleep-timing relevance

Cons

  • High 10 mg melatonin amount
  • Added nutrients are too small for broad goal support
  • No sustained-release feature
  • Only moderate value

Warnings

  • The 10 mg amount may cause next-day grogginess, vivid dreams, or headache
  • Do not rely on the small vitamin C and zinc amounts as primary immune support
  • Avoid driving or other alertness-dependent activities if drowsy

Nutrient quality

62 Moderate impact

Useful mineral forms accompany an active melatonin amount. High melatonin potency and token nutrient amounts produce an uneven formula.

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Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Active amounts and the unit serving are clearly disclosed. Complete directions, release details, and inactive ingredients remain absent.

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Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

Customer sentiment is favorable. The modest rating base provides reasonable confidence in the average, while no narrative feedback was supplied.

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Value for money

56 Moderate impact

Serving economics are weak. Quality limitations keep practical value low.

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Report analysis

Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
A Goal FitC Strength of SupportC- CoverageC Formula Quality
Magnesium · 42 mgMelatonin · 10 mg

Melatonin directly supports sleep timing, while the added magnesium, zinc, and vitamin C amounts are too small to provide substantial sleep support. The 10 mg melatonin amount is clearly stated but far above conservative physiological-dose options.

High melatonin exposure may increase vivid dreams or next-day grogginess, and the standard capsule offers no overnight release. The extra nutrients add breadth on the label more than meaningful functional depth.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 23 studies
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies
Zinc Supportive 14 studies
General Health
General Health
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitC- Strength of SupportD- CoverageB Formula Quality
Magnesium · 42 mgZinc · 1.1 mgVitamin C · 9 mg

Melatonin can support circadian timing and sleep onset in situations such as jet lag or shift work. Better sleep may contribute indirectly to daily well-being, but it is not a broad nutritional foundation.

The capsule clearly discloses each ingredient, while the small vitamin and mineral amounts add limited general-health value. The high melatonin amount may cause morning grogginess and is less suitable for routine use than a lower starting amount.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 114 studies
Melatonin Supportive 69 studies
Zinc Supportive 60 studies
Stress Relief
Stress Relief
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitD+ Strength of SupportD- CoverageC- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 42 mgVitamin C · 9 mg

Melatonin can support stress relief indirectly when stress has disrupted sleep timing. It is less relevant to daytime resilience, cortisol regulation, or acute calm while awake.

The 10 mg amount is clearly disclosed but is high enough to increase next-day grogginess. Small companion nutrients do not add meaningful stress-pathway coverage.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 21 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 9 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
 42 mg
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate)
 1.1 mg
Melatonin
10 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Melatonin · 10 mg OverallScore48
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The single-capsule dose is clearly labeled, but the 10 mg amount is high and may increase morning grogginess for some people. A standard capsule offers conventional absorption and no sustained-release feature is disclosed for overnight support. The serving cost is moderate, while the lack of independent purity verification limits confidence in label accuracy.

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Sources

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

  1. Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep quality and menopausal symptoms in menopausal women: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Yi M; Wang S; Wu T; Zhang X; Jiang L; Fang X · Menopause (New York, N.Y.) · 2021
    Meta-analysis812 participants8 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  2. The effects of various nutritional supplements in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a network meta-analysis.
    Zeng J; Cheng J; Zhu L; Tang S · BMC pulmonary medicine · 2025
    Meta-analysis1,975 participants37 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  3. A randomized clinical trial of the impact of melatonin on influenza vaccine: Outcomes from the melatonin and vaccine response immunity and chronobiology study (MAVRICS).
    Lee RU; Watson NL; Glickman GL; White L; Isidean SD; Porter CK; Hollis-Perry M; Walther SR; Maiolatesi S; Sedegah M; Ganeshan H; Huang J; Boulifard DA; Ewing D; Sundaram AK; Harrison EM; DeTizio K; Belmonte M; Belmonte A; Inoue S; Easterling A; Cooper ES; Danko J · Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2024
    Randomized trial108 participantsImmunity forMelatonin
  4. Exogenous melatonin boosts vaccine-induced immunity in individuals with high pre-existing influenza immunity.
    Oda K; Danko J; Villasante E; Bergmann-Leitner E; Lee R; Wijayalath W · Frontiers in immunology · 2025
    Randomized trialImmunity forMelatonin
  5. Melatonin: buffering the immune system.
    Carrillo-Vico A; Lardone PJ; Alvarez-Sánchez N; Rodríguez-Rodríguez A; Guerrero JM · International journal of molecular sciences · 2015
    Narrative reviewImmunity forMelatonin
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. No effect of melatonin to modify surgical-stress response after major vascular surgery: a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
    Kücükakin B; Wilhelmsen M; Lykkesfeldt J; Reiter RJ; Rosenberg J; Gögenur I · European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery · 2010
    Randomized trial50 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  11. Perioperative systemic magnesium to minimize postoperative pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    De Oliveira GS; Castro-Alves LJ; Khan JH; McCarthy RJ · Anesthesiology · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,257 participants20 studies pooledGeneral Health forMagnesium
  12. Long-term outcome after intravenous magnesium sulphate in suspected acute myocardial infarction: the second Leicester Intravenous Magnesium Intervention Trial (LIMIT-2).
    Woods KL; Fletcher S · Lancet (London, England) · 1994
    Randomized trial2,316 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  13. Association of magnesium sulfate use with mortality in critically ill patients with sepsis: a retrospective propensity score-matched cohort study.
    Gu WJ; Duan XJ; Liu XZ; Cen Y; Tao LY; Lyu J; Yin HY · British journal of anaesthesia · 2023
    Cohort study10,999 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  14. Hypomagnesemia and Mortality in Incident Hemodialysis Patients.
    Li L; Streja E; Rhee CM; Mehrotra R; Soohoo M; Brunelli SM; Kovesdy CP; Kalantar-Zadeh K · American journal of kidney diseases : the official journal of the National Kidney Foundation · 2016
    Cohort study9,359 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  15. The effects of magnesium supplementation on abnormal uterine bleeding, alopecia, quality of life, and acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome: a randomized clinical trial.
    Jaripur M; Ghasemi-Tehrani H; Askari G; Gholizadeh-Moghaddam M; Clark CCT; Rouhani MH · Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2022
    Randomized trial64 participantsGeneral Health forMagnesium
  16. Melatonin for preventing and treating jet lag.
    Herxheimer A; Petrie KJ · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2001
    Systematic review10 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  17. Pediatric Prolonged-Release Melatonin for Sleep in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Impact on Child Behavior and Caregiver's Quality of Life.
    Schroder CM; Malow BA; Maras A; Melmed RD; Findling RL; Breddy J; Nir T; Shahmoon S; Zisapel N; Gringras P · Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2019
    Randomized trial125 participantsGeneral Health forMelatonin
  18. Effect of melatonin supplementation on sleep quality: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Fatemeh G; Sajjad M; Niloufar R; Neda S; Leila S; Khadijeh M · Journal of neurology · 2022
    Meta-analysis23 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  19. Efficacy of melatonin for chronic insomnia: Systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
    Choi K; Lee YJ; Park S; Je NK; Suh HS · Sleep medicine reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis24 studies pooledGeneral Health forMelatonin
  20. Effectiveness of melatonin for the treatment of nocturia: a randomized controlled trial.
    Leerasiri P; Pariyaeksut P; Hengrasmee P; Asumpinwong C · International urogynecology journal · 2023
    Randomized trial60 participantsGeneral Health forMelatonin
  21. Effectiveness of sodium bicarbonate and zinc chloride mouthwashes in the treatment of oral mucositis and quality of life in patients with cancer under chemotherapy.
    Mohammadi F; Oshvandi K; Kamallan SR; Khazaei S; Ranjbar H; Ahmadi-Motamayel F; Gillespie M; Jenabi E; Vafaei SY · Nursing open · 2022
    Randomized trial144 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  22. Zinc supplementation in young children with acute diarrhea in India.
    Sazawal S; Black RE; Bhan MK; Bhandari N; Sinha A; Jalla S · The New England journal of medicine · 1995
    Randomized trial937 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  23. Associations of mortality with ocular disorders and an intervention of high-dose antioxidants and zinc in the Age-Related Eye Disease Study: AREDS Report No. 13.
    Clemons TE; Kurinij N; Sperduto RD; AREDS Research Group · Archives of ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960) · 2004
    Randomized trial4,753 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  24. Effects of zinc and probiotic co-supplementation on inflammation, gastrointestinal symptoms, quality of life, and mood in irritable bowel syndrome patients.
    Rezazadegan M; Soheilipour M; Amani R · Scientific reports · 2026
    Randomized trial84 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  25. Effect of zinc sulfate supplementation on premenstrual syndrome and health-related quality of life: Clinical randomized controlled trial.
    Siahbazi S; Behboudi-Gandevani S; Moghaddam-Banaem L; Montazeri A · The journal of obstetrics and gynaecology research · 2018
    Randomized trial142 participantsGeneral Health forZinc
  26. Effects of magnesium and potassium supplementation on insomnia and sleep hormones in patients with diabetes mellitus.
    Khalid S; Bashir S; Mehboob R; Anwar T; Ali M; Hashim M; Waseem H; Basharat S · Frontiers in endocrinology · 2024
    Randomized trial320 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  27. Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study.
    Zhang Y; Chen C; Lu L; Knutson KL; Carnethon MR; Fly AD; Luo J; Haas DM; Shikany JM; Kahe K · Sleep · 2022
    Cohort study3,964 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  28. Lidocaine vs. magnesium: effect on analgesia after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
    Saadawy IM; Kaki AM; Abd El Latif AA; Abd-Elmaksoud AM; Tolba OM · Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica · 2010
    Randomized trial120 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  29. The effect of magnesium supplementation on primary insomnia in elderly: A double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial.
    Abbasi B; Kimiagar M; Sadeghniiat K; Shirazi MM; Hedayati M; Rashidkhani B · Journal of research in medical sciences : the official journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences · 2013
    Randomized trial46 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  30. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter study assessing the efficacy of magnesium oxide monohydrate in the treatment of nocturnal leg cramps.
    Barna O; Lohoida P; Holovchenko Y; Bazylevych A; Velychko V; Hovbakh I; Bula L; Shechter M · Nutrition journal · 2021
    Randomized trial175 participantsSleep Support forMagnesium
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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
  35. The effects of iron and/or zinc supplementation on maternal reports of sleep in infants from Nepal and Zanzibar.
    Kordas K; Siegel EH; Olney DK; Katz J; Tielsch JM; Kariger PK; Khalfan SS; LeClerq SC; Khatry SK; Stoltzfus RJ · Journal of developmental and behavioral pediatrics : JDBP · 2009
    Randomized trial1,444 participantsSleep Support forZinc
  36. Effect of zinc supplementation on quality of life and sleep quality in young women with premenstrual syndrome: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Jafari F; Tarrahi MJ; Farhang A; Amani R · Archives of gynecology and obstetrics · 2020
    Randomized trial60 participantsSleep Support forZinc
  37. Skin-protective effects of a zinc oxide-functionalized textile and its relevance for atopic dermatitis.
    Wiegand C; Hipler UC; Boldt S; Strehle J; Wollina U · Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology · 2013
    Non-randomized trialSleep Support forZinc
  38. Associations of serum zinc, copper, and selenium with sleep disorders in the American adults: Data from NHANES 2011-2016.
    Deng MG; Liu F; Liang Y; Chen Y; Nie JQ; Chai C; Wang K · Journal of affective disorders · 2023
    Cross-sectional study3,660 participantsSleep Support forZinc
  39. Magnesium and Zinc Are Associated with Sleep Quality in Saudi Adults: Evidence from a Cross-Sectional Study.
    Al-Musharaf S; Aldhwayan MM; Mazi TA; Abujabir O; Alfawaz W; Aljuraiban GS · Nutrients · 2026
    Cross-sectional study1,041 participantsSleep Support forZinc
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. 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
  43. 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