Melatonin is the body's hormone designed to regulate our circadian rhythm, the cycle that dictates when we should be awake and when we should be asleep. Although melatonin is naturally produced in the pineal gland and found in certain ingredients such as cherries and walnuts, it is more commonly known as a natural health product to improve sleep.
There are many circumstances in which melatonin can improve sleep parameters. Clinical trials have shown that melatonin supplementation can improve total sleep time and rest in people with general insomnia. For people who frequently travel across time zones, melatonin can be an excellent way to speed jet lag recovery and align the sleep-wake cycle with the new destination. Finally, shift workers can greatly benefit from melatonin supplementation during the difficult transition between day and night shifts.
The most interesting quality of melatonin is that it doesn't just work on our brains or for sleep. Melatonin has surprising benefits for digestion. For example, research has shown that melatonin protects the esophageal lining from acid reflux by increasing local mucus production. This is important because acid reflux into the esophagus can create a burning sensation and damage tissue. Not only can melatonin reduce heartburn symptoms, but clinical trials have also shown that it can improve gastritis and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as pain, abdominal distension, and urgency.
Aside from digestive and sleep applications, various clinical trials have shown that melatonin can reduce symptoms of itching and discomfort in eczema sufferers, reduce the frequency of migraines, improve tinnitus, and decrease endometriosis pain. Clearly, there's more to melatonin than just a good night's rest.
Melo-Matrix delivers 5 mg of pure, stable melatonin in every 1 mL of liquid, allowing for dosage titration based on treatment goals and patient needs. Melo-Matrix is naturally blueberry flavored for increased patient compliance across all patient populations.
Adults: Take 1 to 2 ml once daily at or before bedtime, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not operate machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.
Ingredient (per ml):
Melatonin 5mg
Non-medicinal ingredients: Purified water, glycerin, citric acid, potassium sorbate, xylitol, blueberry flavor, sodium hydroxide.
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