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Melatonin Gummies 5 mg Strawberry Flavored

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Melatonin 5 mg
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Score74
Convenient gummies with a clear 5 mg melatonin serving, though the dose and added carbohydrate reduce their appeal. They fit users who value taste more than low-dose flexibility.
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Quantity:120 Gummy(ies) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 74

Convenient gummies with a clear 5 mg melatonin serving, though the dose and added carbohydrate reduce their appeal. They fit users who value taste more than low-dose flexibility.
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$12.19($0.20 per serving)
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Analysis

Melatonin gives the gummies a clear role in sleep onset and circadian timing. The 5 mg serving may work for established users but can be unnecessarily strong for dose-sensitive people.

A chewable strawberry format may be easier to take than a capsule. Two gummies provide the full serving and add carbohydrate, while no sustained-release feature is listed for nighttime awakenings.

The active amount is transparent and the format is convenient, but morning grogginess, vivid dreams, or headache remain relevant. People new to melatonin may prefer a lower-dose product that allows easier adjustment.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer gummies to pills
  • Established users comfortable with 5 mg melatonin
  • People mainly seeking sleep-onset support
Best for
  • Occasional bedtime use
  • Users who struggle to swallow capsules
  • Circadian timing support in a flavored format

Pros

  • Clearly disclosed melatonin amount
  • Easy-to-take gummy format
  • Good qualitative value per supply

Cons

  • 5 mg may be stronger than necessary
  • Requires two gummies per serving
  • Adds carbohydrate and lacks sustained release

Warnings

  • The 5 mg serving may cause morning grogginess, vivid dreams, or headache
  • Avoid alertness-sensitive activity until personal response is known
  • Keep gummies secured so they are not mistaken for candy

Nutrient quality

71 High impact

The melatonin amount may support sleep but is higher than many users need. The gummy format is convenient but provides only immediate delivery.

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Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Active amounts and the basic serving format are clear without hidden blends. Full directions, source purity, and inactive ingredients remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

64 Moderate impact

The supplied aggregate satisfaction signal is favorable and has some support from its response volume. Specific experience details are absent, so complaint patterns and purpose fit cannot be confirmed.

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Value for money

71 High impact

The product provides reasonable value for its format and dose. Delivery, dose, or transparency trade-offs prevent a stronger value case.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
High effect
A+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA- Formula Quality
Melatonin · 5 mg

Melatonin directly supports circadian timing and sleep onset with strong human evidence. The 5 mg amount is higher than many people need and may reduce next-morning alertness.

The active amount is fully disclosed, but the gummy has no sustained-release feature or independent purity information. Sensitive users may experience morning grogginess, vivid dreams, or headache at this amount.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
15 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
4 Gram(s)
Melatonin
5 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Women
Report overview
Melatonin · 5 mg OverallScore51
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value
The 5 mg amount is above the preferred physiological range and may leave some people groggy the next morning. Two gummies are required, with no sustained-release feature or independent purity verification shown. The serving cost is moderate but does not add a premium delivery benefit.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders.
    Ferracioli-Oda E; Qawasmi A; Bloch MH · PloS one · 2013
    Meta-analysis1,683 participants19 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  2. Efficacy of melatonin with behavioural sleep-wake scheduling for delayed sleep-wake phase disorder: A double-blind, randomised clinical trial.
    Sletten TL; Magee M; Murray JM; Gordon CJ; Lovato N; Kennaway DJ; Gwini SM; Bartlett DJ; Lockley SW; Lack LC; Grunstein RR; Rajaratnam SMW; Delayed Sleep on Melatonin (DelSoM) Study Group · PLoS medicine · 2019
    Randomized trial116 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  3. Melatonin treatment for age-related insomnia.
    Zhdanova IV; Wurtman RJ; Regan MM; Taylor JA; Shi JP; Leclair OU · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 2001
    Randomized trial30 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. The Effectiveness of Melatonin for Sleep Disturbances in Parkinson' Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
    Yousef O; Abouelmagd ME; Khaddam H; Shbani A; Yousef R; Meshref M; Hanafi I · Journal of sleep research · 2026
    Meta-analysis409 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  5. Nightly treatment of primary insomnia with prolonged release melatonin for 6 months: a randomized placebo controlled trial on age and endogenous melatonin as predictors of efficacy and safety.
    Wade AG; Ford I; Crawford G; McConnachie A; Nir T; Laudon M; Zisapel N · BMC medicine · 2010
    Randomized trial791 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  6. Effects of exogenous melatonin on sleep: a meta-analysis.
    Brzezinski A; Vangel MG; Wurtman RJ; Norrie G; Zhdanova I; Ben-Shushan A; Ford I · Sleep medicine reviews · 2005
    Meta-analysis284 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin