If you’re experiencing difficulty sleeping or find that you wake in the middle of the night and have difficulty going back to sleep‚ you may be suffering from a melatonin deficiency. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland that regulates the body’s rhythms to promote daily processes like sleep. Under normal circumstances‚ melatonin levels will rise in the mid- to late evening hours and stay high through the night‚ usually tapering off in the early morning.
Age is believed to be one factor affecting how much melatonin the body makes; production typically decreases as you get older. The amount of exposure you get to light is another factor that determines melatonin production; the change in melatonin production resulting from the decrease in daylight hours during the winter months can contribute to symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
It’s widely recognized that a poor night’s sleep can lead to fatigue‚ mood disorders‚ and a lack of focus. New research indicates that a chronic lack of restful sleep has been linked to more serious problems health problems. Sleeplessness is also associated with weight gain‚ poor immune response‚ and a shortened life expectancy.
Melatonin is a naturally occurring substance found in plants‚ animals‚ and a host of organic foods. It has been used to treat a variety of problems from jet lag to regulating the sleep cycles of shift workers who work nights and related environmentally-triggered mood disorders. Melatonin has even been used for treating cluster headaches and early stage migraines. A supplement can help boost your natural supply. Pure Encapsulations’ Melatonin 3 mg capsules contain synthetic‚ 99.5% pure melatonin. It’s hypo-allergenic and suitable for vegetarians.
Pure Encapsulations seeks to formulate and manufacture high-quality‚ hypo-allergenic dietary supplements. Quality control during the formulation and manufacturing process is paramount. All Pure Encapsulations products are made with the most bioavailable ingredients possible.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These products are not meant to diagnose‚ treat or cure any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before starting any exercise or nutritional supplement program or before using these or any product during pregnancy or if you have a serious medical condition.