Life Extension Melatonin 6 Hour Timed Release, 300 mcg, Extended-Release Formula for Gentle Sleep Support, Healthy circadian Rhythms, Cellular Defense, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Vegetarian, 100 Tablets

I have OSA and have not been able to master a CPAP so when my sleep schedule is thrown off for whatever reason (having a cold, eating too late, indulging in a little caffeine or a glass of wine, etc). I wake up every couple of hours. Or I wake up after 2-3 hours and that’s it for the night. I almost never have trouble getting to sleep; staying asleep is the issue. Anything sedating worsens the apnea so sleeping pills are out. I’ve tried the 1 mg regular melatonin and while it might get me 4-5 hours, I wake up with a headache and horrible nausea that ruins most of the next day. I recently stumbled on an article that said the mega-doses of melatonin sold are really overdoses and lead to undesirable side-effects. It recommended micro-doses. It also indicated that time-release formulas align better with your body’s natural melatonin production cycle. A subsequent search led me to Life Extensions MCG melatonin formula. I was pleased to find these are tablets slightly larger than a regular aspirin so easy to swallow with a bit of liquid or food; no trying to gag down huge capsules. I took my first dose last night and the result was phenomenal! Not only did I get more than 7 hours of sleep (which may not seem great if you are a normal sleeper but is near-miraculous for the sleep-deprived!), but I was able to fall back asleep after a 3 AM necessary run! And no ghastly nausea or headache upon awakening! I am thrilled to have found a new weapon in my arsenal against sleeplessness! Highly recommend this product!

These melatonin tablets are the best. My daughter sent me a bottle of them & I can’t see myself doing without them. I wake up feeling rested & I am ready to get going.

I believe that melatonin is incredibly over dosed. Plus even if it knocks you out, you'll have exhausting dreams with anything more than 1-2mg.Not so with timed release melatonin. And you'll be amazed how such a small amount KEEPS you asleep. It's glorious. I cycle between 300 and 750mg.Plus melatonin is a very powerful antioxidant so you can use the smallest dose as an antioxidant that actually crosses the blood-brain barrier. 👌

Why did you pick this product vs others?:The low dose and extended release formula seems to be more effective than higher immediate release doses on the market.

I have had sleep issues for many years. I actually would prefer topical melatonin, but after reading a review on timed-release, I gave it a shot and I am glad.This does not help me get to sleep much earlier than other products, but the sleep is more sustained and restful. Worth the price. I'd recommend in a heartbeat.

This one is pretty good, but not quite excellent. We are using this one for our sweet daughter who really struggles with sleep. We love the studies showing that low dose is often more effective, and extended release is the way to go in the world of melatonin. We decided to try this one first because it was smaller than some other pills, and therefore easier for her to swallow. We have had pretty good results but not life changing. This is most likely because the level of anxiety that is preventing sleep is profound.The good news is that these pills are pretty small. they are just about the size of an advil tablet. This makes them easy for most people, and a decent amount of children to swallow. This is great news in my view.They do seem to have a decent extended release, but the real pro here is that it is just enough that she wakes up without a melatonin groggy feeling or hangover. It is always a massive bummer to wake up not feeling refreshed, and when you are dealing with sleep issues this is the worst as you are already tired - you don't need to add to it. For us this keeps her sound asleep for about 5 to 6 hours. No, that doesn't sound like much, but that amount of time has been life changing for us.We like this one, but again...it doesn't seem to have enough of an extended release for our needs. For now we will continue to use this one as it is a significant change for us, and we are grateful for that!