Melatonin
by NutriCology · Capsule
Supplement facts from the label of Melatonin by NutriCology: Melatonin 2.6 mg.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | 2.6 mg | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Women (not pregnant or lactating)
Claim types: All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: NutriCology was the first to introduce melatonin into the healthfood and professional markets. Melatonin’s main function in the body is to support sleep.
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: Suggested Use As a dietary supplement, 1 or 2 capsules one hour before bedtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.
Precautions re: All Other: Warning: Melatonin may have a strong sedating effect within 20 minutes of consumption. Not to be used during daytime.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Not recommended for women who are pregnant, wishing to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; for children or adolescents; or for those with a prior history of seizures.
Precautions re: Children: Not recommended for women who are pregnant, wishing to become pregnant, or breastfeeding; for children or adolescents; or for those with a prior history of seizures.
Precautions re: All Other: Do not use while operating a motor vehicle or other machinery. In rare cases it may stimulate seasonal affective disorder, depression, or have stimulatory effects.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).