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NOW Foods Melatonin 1mg

NOW Foods · Tablet · 1 mg

Price/day

€0.12

Dose

1 mg

Servings/pack

100

Pack price

€12.00

Transparency Index

8.4/10

Recommended Practical option for those looking for low-dose melatonin products.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 9.0/10

Melatonin reduces sleep onset latency and helps with jet lag, particularly at low doses.

Value for money 9.0/10

€0.12 per serving with 100 servings per bottle is very affordable.

Product quality 8.0/10

NOW Foods produces to cGMP standards and tests for active ingredient potency.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Dose clearly stated; no herbal blends or unnecessary fillers.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW publishes internal analyses, but external testing is only sporadic.

Product Description

Small tablets containing melatonin, a little cellulose, and natural peppermint flavoring. Gluten-free and vegan.

What We Like

  • 1 mg is ideal for rebound-conscious use
  • Tablets can be quartered for 0.25 mg doses
  • Can be dissolved in water for sublingual use

What We’re Missing

  • No extended-release option in the same product line
  • Bottle is not child-resistant

Usage Recommendation

0.5–1 tablet 30 minutes before bed, or at local bedtime after long-haul flights. Do not combine with alcohol.

Other Melatonin products

NOW Foods Melatonin 3mg

8.6/10
Recommended

Ingredient dossier

Melatonin regulates the sleep–wake cycle and has antioxidant properties. Evidence is strongest for jet lag and sleep onset; prescription-only above 0.5 mg/day in Germany.

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