Q: What is Melatonin?

A: Also known as the “sleep hormone,” melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It regulates your sleep-wake cycle, telling your body when it’s time for sleep.

Q: What are the possible side effects I might experience from taking Melatonin?

A: The most common side effects associated with melatonin include headache, stomach discomfort, morning grogginess, daytime "hangover" or feeling of a "heavy head." If you feel groggy, heavy headed or a hangover feeling, you are probably taking too much for your body or are taking it too late at night. Give yourself a couple of days off and try a lower milligram.

Q: Who should not use Melatonin?

A: If you are taking medication, have any medical condition, are pregnant or lactating, have an autoimmune condition or depressive disorder, consult a physician before using this product. Do not take while operating machinery or driving a vehicle. Not for use by children under 4 years of age. Consult a physician before use in children.

Q: What is the maximum amount of Melatonin I can take each day?

A: Experts indicate that short-term use (i.e., 3 months or less) of melatonin in a daily amount of 10 mg does not raise concern of harm for healthy adults. Long term use at this dosage requires recommendation and supervision by a health care professional. Individual results will vary using melatonin and sometimes taking less is better.

Q: When is the best time to take Melatonin gummies?

A: It is recommended to take melatonin 20 minutes before you are planning to go to sleep.

Q: Can I become addicted to Melatonin?

A: Natrol Melatonin is a non-habit forming sleep aid and is not a drug.

Q: How does Natrol ensure the quality of its gummies?

A: Natrol gummies are manufactured in a Current Good Manufacturing Practice facility (cGMP) using the highest quality standards and in accordance with FDA regulations. Every batch is carefully tested at multiple points throughout the production process to ensure product integrity.

Q: Is there any wheat in the Melatonin gummies?

A: The Melatonin gummies do not contain wheat.

Q: What kinds of sweeteners are used for the gummies?

A: Natrol only uses 100% natural sources including organic cane sugar and organic tapioca syrup as sweeteners. Natrol gummies are free of artificial “sugar-free” sweeteners.

Q: Are Natrol Melatonin Gummies vegetarian?

A: Yes, Natrol Melatonin gummies are gelatin free and vegetarian.

Q: Why is there some color variation in my gummies since I first bought them?

A: Because we only use natural colors derived from fruit and vegetables, the colors may change over time. This variation in color is natural and will not affect the nutrients which are guaranteed through the expiration date.