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NOW Foods Melatonin 3mg

NOW Foods · Tablet · 3 mg

Price/day

€0.08

Dose

3 mg

Servings/pack

180

Pack price

€14.00

Transparency Index

8.6/10

Recommended Excellent value with flexible dosing — tablets can be split easily.

Rating breakdown

Evidence for ingredient 9.0/10

Melatonin is comparatively well-studied for jet lag and sleep onset latency.

Value for money 10.0/10

€0.08 per tablet is extremely affordable.

Product quality 8.0/10

Tablets dissolve quickly with even release.

Label honesty 9.0/10

Dose listed in both mg and µg; no melatonin blends.

Third-party testing 7.0/10

NOW tests internally for potency; independent analyses are occasional.

Product Description

Small 3 mg tablets that split easily. Contains minimal binders and is vegetarian.

What We Like

  • 180 servings — lasts a long time
  • Easy to split
  • Dissolves well under the tongue

What We’re Missing

  • Cross-contamination in US facilities cannot be entirely ruled out
  • Daily use may lead to tolerance

Usage Recommendation

0.5–1 tablet 30 minutes before bed. For jet lag, take at local bedtime at your destination.

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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