Melatonin 3mg
NOW Foods
Melatonin for sleep support. Helps regulate sleep-wake cycles.
Serving Size
1 capsule
Per Serving
3 mg melatonin
What's on the Label
Melatonin
3 mg per capsule
active
Likely synthesized (Ritual confirmation; NOW not disclosed)
The active ingredient. A hormone your brain makes when it gets dark. Signals sleep time. 3mg is higher than physiological levels (brain makes ~0.3mg).
Rice flour
other
Plant
Filler for consistent capsule volume.
Cellulose capsule
other
Plant fiber
Vegetable capsule shell.
How It's Made
Primary Form
Synthesized melatonin
Source & Processing
Ritual identifies synthesized melatonin (feedstock undisclosed). NCCIH says most melatonin supplements are synthetic (biological-source exceptions exist). NOW label doesn't confirm its own manufacturing route. Synthetic melatonin is molecularly identical to what your brain makes.
Other Ingredients
Rice flour, hypromellose (cellulose capsule)
What They Don't Tell You(Beyond the label)
- NOW label doesn't confirm synthesis—Ritual research provides context
- NCCIH: most melatonin supplements are synthetic
- Older products used cow pineal glands (animal source)—synthetic avoids that
- 3mg is ~10x higher than natural nightly production
How to Use
Typical Dose
3 mg melatonin
Per 1 capsule
General Guidance
• When: Follow label directions or consult research for optimal timing
• With food: Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) absorb better with meals containing fat
• Consistency: Regular daily use typically yields best results
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