- Dual-action: Combines immediate & extended-release melatonin for sustained sleep support
- Faster sleep onset: Can help you fall asleep more quickly at bedtime
- All-night rest: Promoting uninterrupted sleep for approximately seven hours
- Cellular & immune health: Melatonin offers powerful antioxidant protection for cells
- Cognitive function: Can support brain health, memory & mental clarity
- DNA protection: Helps shield cellular DNA from oxidative stress
Melatonin IR/XR offers a unique dual-action approach combining both immediate-release and extended-release melatonin in one convenient formula.
Health benefits overview
Melatonin IR/XR can help you experience deeper, more restorative sleep throughout the entire night. This formula delivers a unique combination of immediate and extended-release melatonin to address both falling asleep quickly and staying asleep for approximately seven hours.
Beyond sleep, melatonin offers powerful antioxidant protection, immune system support, and cognitive health benefits. This dual-action formula is ideal for those who have struggled with traditional melatonin supplements and need comprehensive nighttime support.
Why this formula works
Natural melatonin production declines with age, and daily stress combined with excessive screen time can further disrupt your body's circadian rhythm. When your internal clock is off balance, falling asleep becomes difficult, and staying asleep can feel impossible.
Melatonin IR/XR addresses both challenges with MicroActive® Melatonin technology. The immediate-release component helps initiate sleep onset rapidly, while the extended-release portion maintains optimal melatonin levels throughout the night.
This ensures you can fall asleep faster and remain in deep, uninterrupted sleep for the full duration your body needs to restore and regenerate. Are you tired of waking up multiple times during the night?
Backed by science
MicroActive® Melatonin technology
Each capsule delivers 1.5 mg of MicroActive® Melatonin, which combines both immediate and extended-release mechanisms in one advanced formulation. This proprietary technology ensures melatonin is released over approximately seven hours, mimicking your body's natural nighttime melatonin curve.
Research on immediate-release melatonin
A comprehensive analysis of 15 clinical studies demonstrates that standard melatonin can help individuals fall asleep faster, sleep longer, and experience enhanced overall sleep quality compared to placebo. In one notable study, participants who took melatonin doses ranging from 0.1 mg to 3 mg experienced restorative sleep benefits across all dosage levels.
More recent randomized placebo-controlled research found that subjects taking 0.5 mg of fast-release melatonin for four weeks fell asleep faster and enjoyed restful, rejuvenating sleep. Could faster sleep onset transform your nightly routine?
Studies on controlled-release melatonin
Research examining controlled-release melatonin at 2 mg taken two hours before bedtime promoted optimal sleep patterns compared to placebo, while also reducing the time spent awake after initially falling asleep. Another placebo-controlled study revealed that participants reported significantly improved sleep quality after taking 2 mg of extended-release melatonin before bed.
Beyond sleep: additional health benefits
Melatonin functions as a powerful antioxidant that can protect your cells from oxidative damage and free radical stress. Research shows melatonin possesses antioxidant capacity exceeding that of vitamin E, offering cellular protection throughout your body.
This hormone can also support immune system function, encourage DNA protection, and promote cognitive health including memory and mental clarity. Your body needs these comprehensive benefits for optimal wellness beyond just sleep support.
How to take
Please follow the dosage guidelines outlined in the Supplement facts or consult your healthcare practitioner for recommendations.
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