A Slow-Release Melatonin for Restful Sleep
Plenty of people fall asleep fine and then lose the night. A prolonged-release tablet is built for that pattern. Douglas says Melatonin P.R. "contains 3 mg of high purity melatonin in a prolonged-release tablet, formulated to slowly break down and release in the small intestine."*
Who I Reach For This With
- People who want a nightly melatonin option with a slow-release design
- Patients whose evening routine is already in place and who want one more layer
- Occasional travelers working with the clock, under practitioner guidance
- Anyone who has done well with melatonin before and wants a clean 3 mg tablet
What Makes This Form Different
- 3 mg of melatonin per tablet
- A prolonged-release tablet, which Douglas says releases slowly in the small intestine*
- Simple label: dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, silica and vegetable stearate as the other ingredients
What Douglas Laboratories Says It Supports*
- "Support for restful sleep"*
- "Promotes the body's natural sleep cycle"*
- "Helps augment the natural functioning of the pineal gland"*
- Supports normal immune function*
How It Fits Into a Protocol
Melatonin is one piece of a sleep plan. Morning light, a regular bedtime and a dark room do the groundwork. When we add support, GABA 500 mg (also from Douglas), Gabatone Active or Magnesium Glycinate can fill in the calming side of the evening. Melatonin and your other pieces are chosen to fit you, not stacked by default.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do I take it?
The label says one tablet, one hour before bedtime.
How long can I take it?
The label notes that long-term use of melatonin has not been studied. Douglas's information sheet says it is intended for occasional sleep disturbances or jet lag, and to consult your healthcare professional for use beyond 4 weeks.
Who should check with their provider first?
Please check with your prescribing provider before adding this if you take any medication. Douglas’s information sheet advises consulting your healthcare professional if you are taking MAO inhibitors, immunosuppressant drugs, anticoagulation therapy or antihypertensive medication, or have an autoimmune, seizure, psychiatric or depressive disorder, and says it is not to be taken by children, or pregnant or lactating women.
Supplement Facts: Serving size: 1 tablet. Melatonin: 3 mg (daily value not established). Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate, cellulose, silica and vegetable stearate.
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 tablet 1 hour before bedtime as directed by your healthcare professional only.
Warnings: If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication (especially MAO inhibitors, immunosuppressant drugs, anticoagulation therapy or antihypertensive medication), consult your healthcare professional. Not to be administered to children unless directed by your healthcare professional. Long-term use of melatonin has not been studied. This product may cause drowsiness. Do not use before or while operating a motor vehicle or heavy machinery. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Ships direct from Douglas Laboratories — never third-party or gray-market stock. Every bottle comes straight from their facility, so lot numbers and expiration dates are exactly what Douglas shipped.
Selected by Dr. Lorn Allison, DN.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
