- Contains 1 mg of melatonin per capsule
- Helps relieve symptoms of jet lag
- Helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep
Swanson Melatonin is a dietary supplement containing melatonin at a dose of 1 mg per capsule.
Melatonin is a neurohormone naturally produced by our body, mainly in the central nervous system, in the pineal gland. It is called the "sleep hormone" because it is responsible for regulating the diurnal rhythm of sleep and wakefulness. During the day, melatonin concentration is low, while at night, when it comes to sleep and recovery, it is increased.
Melatonin secretion also depends on age, among other factors. Typically, after the age of 55, there is a gradual decrease in natural melatonin synthesis, which can cause sleep problems. In addition, sleep disorders can accompany, for example, shift work and travel with changes in time zones.
The use of exogenous melatonin helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (beneficial effects occur when 1 mg of melatonin is consumed shortly before going to bed). It also helps alleviate jet lag, the subjective sensation of sudden time zone change syndrome. (Beneficial effects occur when consuming 0.5 mg shortly before going to bed on the first day of travel and for several more days after arriving at the destination).
In conclusion, Swanson Melatonin is a dietary supplement recommended for sleep difficulties.
