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| Sublingual Melatonin |
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Review
Summary |
Sublingual Melatonin is a product from Nature’s Way that provides consumers with a dose of Melatonin in the form of lozenges. This product is advertised to benefit individuals who are traveling to different time zones or who have difficulty sleeping.
Due to the number of products that have recently hit the market that claim to help individuals feel more at ease by balancing the “feel good” chemicals produced by the body, we will take a closer look at this product and see what it can do for consumers.
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| Ingredients at a Glance |
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Melatonin is the main active ingredient in these lozenges. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone thought to have antioxidant properties and help regulate the sleep cycle.
Additional ingredients include: Magnesium Stearate and Sorbitol; we will look more closely at Melatonin, however, since it is the active ingredient.
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| Ingredients in Focus |
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Melatonin is naturally produced by the body, mainly at nighttime while we are sleeping, and increasing production is thought to help ease insomnia and jet lag.
As we age, it is thought that production naturally decreases. Therefore, older individuals may benefit from supplementation, especially if they suffer from a lack of sleep, and it is thought to be particularly helpful for travellers for temporary relief of symptoms of jet lag. Few studies have been done, however, so the effects of long term use for humans are still unclear.
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| Diet Lifestyle |
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As mentioned, this product comes in the form of throat lozenges, meant to be dissolved under the tongue. At the website, Sublingual Melatonin is recommended for adult use only, and is advertised as being best when taken at bedtime.
According to the product’s website, this method of use is the “most rapid way to absorb certain nutrients” although it does not specify what those nutrients are. Also, it is stated on the website that this is the preferred approach to Melatonin supplementation, as supported by the latest research, but it does not cite the research or give any further details.
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| Positives |
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• Product is very inexpensive
• No prescription required
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| Negatives |
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• Retailers website does not post testimonials
• No free trial sample available
• Research studies are not cited
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| Final Thoughts |
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Most individuals want to feel balanced, and many may not be aware of all of the options they have for supplementation. Prescription drugs often have side effects that can cause further health and emotional problems, so a natural alternative may be desirable.
Choosing a product that contains a mineral such as lithium may be a good option for consumers. By elevating the body’s lithium levels, a feeling of calmness has been shown to occur. Products are available that contain free trial samples and are backed by a number of positive testimonials.
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