Kirkman’s 1 mg Melatonin Chewable Tablets are small,
pleasant-tasting, mint flavored chewables.
Melatonin is a hormone secreted in the human body by the
pineal gland. It is manufactured in that
gland from serotonin. It is believed
that manufacturing and secreting melatonin is the sole function of the pineal
gland.
Melatonin supplementation is used principally:
- to help people to
sleep
- to reduce the
effects of jet-lag
- as a powerful
antioxidant
- to stimulate
phosphorylation of pyridoxine in the brain and facilitate the formation of
pyridoxal 5-phosphate (P-5-P)
- to stimulate
glutathione peroxidase formation
Several double-blind studies have shown that melatonin
supplementation is effective in promoting sleep when melatonin levels are
low. If an individual takes melatonin
when levels are not reduced, then it has reportedly no effect. The reason for this is that the body normally
secretes melatonin just before bedtime.
Darkness stimulates melatonin secretion, while light suppresses it. This process is all controlled by an internal
body clock governing hormonal secretions called “natural circadian rhythm.” Low
melatonin levels are considered a very common cause of sleeplessness.
In jet lag, this natural body clock may not allow for
secretion of melatonin at the appropriate time, thereby making melatonin
supplementation useful.
In addition to being a sleep aid, melatonin may also help in
the methylation process, which is important in the body’s absorption and
utilization of vitamin B-6. For this
reason, we now recommend that everyone who uses Super Nu-Thera® or Thera
Response also try melatonin in the evening to determine if it provides added
benefits.
For those individuals who are deficient in glutathione,
melatonin is important because it stimulates the production of glutathione
peroxidase.
FREE
OF:
Sugar, soy, wheat, casein, gluten,
preservatives, yeast, gelatin, artificial flavorings or colorings.
Warnings
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE AND TIGHTLY CAPPED.
KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food &
Drug Administration. This product is not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
