NOW Foods Extra Strength Melatonin 10mg 100 Capsules

Melatonin is a neuro-hormone (amino acid) naturally produced in the pineal gland in the brain and present in high amounts in the gastrointestinal tract. It is involved in many of the body, brain and glandular biological functions including regulation of normal sleep/wake cycles. This 10mg dosage is the strongest permitted by Health Canada, and may help those in need of stronger dosages. NOW® natural and organic Supplements are an effective way to ensure you and your loved ones are getting essential vitamins, minerals and nutrients for daily optimal health. Since 1968, NOW has been making top quality products that are tested to the highest standards to empower people to lead healthier lives. Now's promise - what is on the label, is precisely what is in the bottle.

Recommended Dosage: Adult Dosage: Take 1-2 capsule daily at or before bedtime. For use beyond 4 weeks, consult a health care practitioner.

Caution: Do not use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, if you have abnormal constrictions of the gastrointestinal tract, potential or existing intestinal blockage, atonic bowel, appendicitis, inflammatory colon disease (e.g. Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis), abdominal pain of unknown origin, undiagnosed rectal bleeding, severe dehydration with depleted water or electrolytes, hemorrhoids or diarrhoea. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking blood thinners or blood pressure medication, cardiac medications (e.g. cardiac glycosides or antiarrhythmic medications), thiazide diuretics, corticosteroids, licorice root or other medications or health products which may aggravate electrolyte imbalance. Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you have a history of kidney stones or a kidney disorder, if you have diabetes or if you have faecal impaction or symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting or fever, or if symptoms persist or worsen. Hypersensitivity/allergy has been known to occur to acai or plants of the Arecaeae family; in such a case, discontinue use. Reduce dose or discontinue use if you experience abdominal pain, cramps, spasms and/or diarrhoea. Keep out of reach of children. There is enough iron in this package to seriously harm a child.