{"product_id":"melaton-3™","title":"Melaton-3™","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center space-x-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-[1.7142857rem] font-normal leading-[110%] tracking-[-0.035714rem] text-ash-200 mb-[1.5rem] !text-[1.142857rem] leading-6\"\u003eTo enhance sleep and help maintain normal circadian rhythms*\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"text-ash-100\"\u003eMelaton-3 supports restful sleep, helps balance circadian rhythms, and provides benefit for shift workers, those with jet lag, and individuals with an age-related decrease in melatonin.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelatonin, the primary hormone of the pineal gland, is a powerful \"chronobiotic\" that helps maintain the body's normal circadian rhythms.* In individuals who have difficulty sleeping or who have altered circadian rhythms because of jet lag or night shift work, melatonin supplementation promotes the resynchronization of this cycle.* Supplementation can also benefit those whose difficulty sleeping is caused by the aging-related decrease in the body's ability to synthesize melatonin from the amino acid tryptophan.* Research indicates melatonin exerts its sleep-promoting efficacy by decreasing the amount of time needed to fall asleep, by promoting the ability to stay asleep, and by enhancing the depth of sleep.*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelatonin administration from 0.3 mg to 5.0 mg has been shown to exert a sedative-like effect.* When supplemented prior to the onset of the body's normal melatonin secretion, even a low amount of melatonin can promote sleep.* Melatonin apparently enhances the effect of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) via direct interaction with GABA receptors, thus resulting in relaxation.* Thorne's Melaton-3 supplies three mg of melatonin in each capsule, and Melaton-5 supplies 5 mg per capsule and is used when a higher amount of melatonin is desired. Melatonin also has significant antioxidant activity.* Adequate melatonin levels have been reported to be a positive factor in cardiovascular, neuroendocrine, GI, and bone health.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested for quality you can trust\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis product has been third-party tested and certified to verify what's in the package matches what's on the label and to confirm it contains no unsafe levels of contaminants, such as heavy metals, pesticides, and microorganisms. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"border-b border-gray-300 pb-[1.07rem]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex items-center space-x-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-[1.7142857rem] font-normal leading-[110%] tracking-[-0.035714rem] text-ash-200\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pt-[1.07rem] text-base text-ash-100 leading-relaxed\"\u003eRecommended Use or Purpose: Helps increase total sleep time (aspect of sleep quality) in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, e.g., shift work and jet lag. Helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep (sleep onset latency aspect of sleep quality) in people with delayed sleep-phase syndrome. Helps reset the body's sleep-wake cycle (aspect of the circadian rhythm). Recommended Dose (Adults): Take 1-2 capsules daily at or before bedtime or as recommended by a health professional. Consult a health professional for use beyond 4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thorne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67346743197741,"sku":null,"price":22.2,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3615\/4925\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-14171210.png?v=1786752738","url":"https:\/\/www.crescentpharmacy.ca\/products\/melaton-3%e2%84%a2","provider":"Crescent Pharmacy Integrative Health Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}