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Melatonin 1 mg

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Melatonin 1 mg
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Score83
A focused, low-cost 1 mg tablet is a sensible low-dose sleep-onset option. It offers no overnight-release benefit.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (60 servings)
Goals:
Sleep Support

Score 83

A focused, low-cost 1 mg tablet is a sensible low-dose sleep-onset option. It offers no overnight-release benefit.
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120 servings Melatonin 1 mg • 120 Tablet(s) • 120 servings $12.59 ($0.10 per serving) 3.00mg • 90 Tablet(s) servings Melatonin 3 mg • 90 Tablet(s) • 90 servings $14.99 ($0.16 per serving)
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Analysis

The 1 mg serving is well suited to users who prefer starting low or who are sensitive to larger melatonin amounts. A single tablet keeps bedtime use simple.

No extra actives add clutter or unclear value. Standard immediate release is primarily useful for initiating sleep rather than maintaining it.

Routine cost is low and the package provides two months of servings. People needing even less would need to confirm whether the tablet can be divided accurately.

Who is it for
  • Adults new to melatonin
  • Sensitive users
  • People seeking a low-dose tablet
Best for
  • Sleep timing
  • Sleep-onset support
  • Starting with a lower amount

Pros

  • Low 1 mg amount
  • Single active ingredient
  • Simple tablet
  • Low serving cost

Cons

  • No extended release
  • Tablet divisibility is unknown
  • No complementary calming ingredients
  • Limited overnight support

Warnings

  • Melatonin can cause drowsiness; do not drive after taking it
  • Combining with alcohol or sedatives may increase impairment

Nutrient quality

91 Highest impact

A standard tablet may start more slowly and lacks overnight release. The low melatonin amount closely fits physiological sleep signaling.

Ingredient transparency

78 High impact

The melatonin and any listed supporting nutrients have specific amounts. The provided facts omit the complete inactive-ingredient and flavoring list.

Customer satisfaction

68 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is very strong. No specific review comments are provided to assess whether negative complaints repeat.

Value for money

93 Highest impact

The dose and delivery provide strong practical quality for the formula cost. The very low recurring cost provides excellent serving value.

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Goals

Sleep Support
Sleep Support
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Goal FitA+ Strength of SupportC+ CoverageA+ Formula Quality
Melatonin · 1 mg

Melatonin at 1 mg directly supports circadian timing and may help shorten the time needed to fall asleep. The single-active format makes the sleep purpose and amount easy to assess.

The formula does not address physical relaxation, mineral needs, or stress-related sleep disruption. Melatonin can cause next-day drowsiness or vivid dreams, so users should avoid driving if they feel impaired.

Study evidence
Melatonin Supportive 181 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Melatonin
1 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
Report overview
Melatonin · 1 mg OverallScore65
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA- Value

A low 1 mg dose is clearly provided in one tablet and aligns with physiological use. The hard tablet may dissolve slowly and has no stated all-night release technology. The cost is near the collection median, while independent purity testing is not disclosed.

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<p>The 1 mg amount matches the original's 1 mg amount while lowering the serving cost. The supplied active list stays focused on melatonin without another active ingredient.</p>
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<p>The 3 mg amount is higher than the original's 1 mg amount and may not suit people who prefer lower exposure while lowering the serving cost. The added calcium is not central to the sleep-timing goal.</p>
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<p>The 1 mg amount matches the original's 1 mg amount while lowering the serving cost. The supplied active list stays focused on melatonin without another active ingredient.</p>
88 Value

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Source Naturals Sleep Science
<p>The 1 mg melatonin serving combines clear active disclosure with favorable value in the supplied data. It matches the original's 1 mg amount, so dose fit matters alongside the cost advantage.</p>
83 Value

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<p>The 3 mg melatonin serving combines clear active disclosure with favorable value in the supplied data. It is higher than the original's 1 mg amount and may not suit people who prefer lower exposure, so dose fit matters alongside the cost advantage.</p>
83 Value

Melatonin 3 mg

21st Century
<p>The 3 mg melatonin serving combines clear active disclosure with favorable value in the supplied data. It is higher than the original's 1 mg amount and may not suit people who prefer lower exposure, so dose fit matters alongside the cost advantage.</p>
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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. Exogenous melatonin as a treatment for secondary sleep disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Li T; Jiang S; Han M; Yang Z; Lv J; Deng C; Reiter RJ; Yang Y · Frontiers in neuroendocrinology · 2019
    Meta-analysis205 participants7 studies pooledSleep Support forMelatonin
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  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