What it is
Melaton-3 supports restful sleep, helps balance circadian rhythms, and provides benefit for shift
workers, those with jet lag, and individuals with an age-related decrease in melatonin.* NSF Certified
for Sport®
What it does
Melatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful “chronobiotic” that helps maintain
the body’s normal circadian rhythms.* In individuals who have difficulty sleeping or who have altered
circadian rhythms because of jet lag or night shift work, melatonin supplementation promotes the
resynchronization of this cycle.* Supplementation can also benefit those whose difficulty sleeping is
caused by the aging-related decrease in the body’s ability to synthesize melatonin from the amino
acid tryptophan.* Research indicates melatonin exerts its sleep-promoting efficacy by decreasing the
amount of time needed to fall asleep, by promoting the ability to stay asleep, and by enhancing the
depth of sleep.*
Melatonin administration from 0.3 mg to 5.0 mg has been shown to exert a sedative-like effect.* When
supplemented prior to the onset of the body’s normal melatonin secretion, even a small amount of
melatonin can promote sleep.* Melatonin apparently enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric
acid (GABA) via direct interaction with GABA receptors, thus resulting in relaxation.* Thorne’s
Melaton-3 supplies three mg of melatonin in each capsule. Melatonin also has significant antioxidant
activity.* Adequate melatonin levels have been reported to be a positive factor in cardiovascular,
neuroendocrine, GI, and bone health.*
Who can benefit
Provides benefit for shift workers, those with jet lag, and individuals with an age-related decrease
in melatonin.*
Key Benefits and Features
⁄ Supports restful sleep, helps balance circadian rhythms, and provides benefit for shift workers, those with jet lag, and individuals with an age-related decrease in melatonin*
⁄ Shown to exert a sedative-like effect and provide benefit post-surgery*
⁄ Also has significant antioxidant activity*
⁄ May have benefits in cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, GI, and bone health*
⁄ Non-habit forming
⁄ Thorne Verified Vegan