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Melatonin 5 mg Strawberry

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Melatonin 5 mg
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Score79
A convenient 5 mg strawberry gummy for sleep onset, but the dose may be more than needed. It is poorly matched to daytime stress relief.
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Quantity:90 Gummy(ies) • (90 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 79

A convenient 5 mg strawberry gummy for sleep onset, but the dose may be more than needed. It is poorly matched to daytime stress relief.
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$11.52($0.12 per serving)
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Analysis

A one-gummy serving delivers 5 mg of melatonin for sleep onset and circadian timing. The single active ingredient keeps the nighttime purpose clear.

The dose may increase morning grogginess or vivid dreams compared with a lower starting amount. Melatonin is not a primary daytime stress ingredient, so the stress-relief positioning is weak.

Ninety single-gummy servings make use simple and economical. Each serving adds 2 g of carbohydrate and provides no sustained release for nighttime waking.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer a one-gummy serving
  • Users already comfortable with 5 mg melatonin
  • People focused on sleep rather than daytime stress
Best for
  • Flavored sleep-onset support
  • Single-gummy convenience
  • Long bottle supply

Pros

  • 5 mg in one gummy
  • Ninety servings
  • Simple active formula

Cons

  • Dose may be unnecessarily high
  • Adds 2 g of carbohydrate
  • No meaningful daytime stress pathway

Warnings

  • The 5 mg amount may cause next-day grogginess, vivid dreams, or headache
  • Avoid driving or operating machinery if drowsiness persists

Nutrient quality

75 High impact

The 5 mg amount is effective but higher than many users need. The chewable format should disintegrate readily but has no sustained-release feature.

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Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Active amounts are clear without a hidden blend. Complete directions and the gummy base remain unavailable.

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Customer satisfaction

71 High impact

The supplied average is strong and backed by very large volume. No review themes were provided, so consistency and purpose-specific experience cannot be assessed.

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Value for money

84 Highest impact

A reasonable serving cost and clearly stated dose support value. The stronger dose may reduce practical suitability for sensitive users.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportF CoverageB- Formula Quality
Melatonin · 5 mg

The gummy supplies 5 mg of melatonin for sleep onset or circadian support. That amount is higher than a physiological low-dose approach and may increase morning grogginess, vivid dreams, or headache in sensitive users.

The immediate-release gummy provides no sustained support for staying asleep and adds 2 grams of carbohydrate. Independent purity verification is not shown, so the formula is better viewed as a convenient targeted sleep aid than broad health support.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Melatonin
5 mg
Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Children 4+ Vegetarian
Report overview
Melatonin · 5 mg OverallScore59
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value

The single-gummy serving clearly provides a moderate melatonin dose that may help with sleep onset. The standard gummy is immediate release and has no disclosed third-party purity certification or technology for maintaining sleep through the night. The 5 mg dose may cause morning grogginess in sensitive users, so starting only as directed and avoiding driving if drowsy is important.

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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 on sleep parameters and tolerability of melatonin in individuals with sleep or mental disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Salanitro M; Wrigley T; Ghabra H; de Haan E; Hill CM; Solmi M; Cortese S · Neuroscience and biobehavioral reviews · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,998 participants34 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  3. Effects of melatonin on postoperative sleep quality: a systematic review, meta-analysis, and trial sequential analysis.
    Tsukinaga A; Mihara T; Takeshima T; Tomita M; Goto T · Canadian journal of anaesthesia = Journal canadien d'anesthesie · 2023
    Meta-analysis516 participants8 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. Unintended consequences: college students' melatonin usage, sleep disturbance, and depressive symptoms.
    Peltz JS; Rogge R · Sleep and biological rhythms · 2025
    Cohort study331 participantsSleep Support forMelatonin
  5. Melatonin for pre- and postoperative anxiety in adults.
    Hansen MV; Halladin NL; Rosenberg J; Gögenur I; Møller AM · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2015
    Meta-analysis774 participants12 studies pooledStress Relief forMelatonin
  6. No effect of melatonin to modify surgical-stress response after major vascular surgery: a randomised placebo-controlled trial.
    Kücükakin B; Wilhelmsen M; Lykkesfeldt J; Reiter RJ; Rosenberg J; Gögenur I · European journal of vascular and endovascular surgery : the official journal of the European Society for Vascular Surgery · 2010
    Randomized trial50 participantsStress Relief forMelatonin
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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