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Melatonin 20 mg
Pure Encapsulations
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(56 ratings)
Melatonin 20 mg
Score 75.0
A very high-dose (20mg) melatonin from a premium brand, potent for severe sleep issues, but expensive and often excessive for general use.
Quantity: 180 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (180 servings)
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Stress Relief
Anti-Aging
Sleep Support
leaderboard Score 75.0
A very high-dose (20mg) melatonin from a premium brand, potent for severe sleep issues, but expensive and often excessive for general use.
Quantity: 30, Dose: 2mgQuantity: 60, Dose: 0mgQuantity: 180, Dose: 0mgQuantity: 30, Dose: 3mgQuantity: 60, Dose: 3mgQuantity: 180, Dose: 3mgQuantity: 60, Dose: 3mg
Pure Encapsulations Melatonin 20 mg provides a maximum strength dose of melatonin, catering to individuals with severe, persistent insomnia or those who have built a high tolerance to lower doses. As with all Pure Encapsulations products, it is manufactured to high standards of purity, being free from common allergens and unnecessary additives, which justifies its premium price. While effective for some, a 20mg dose is substantially higher than typical recommendations and carries a higher risk of side effects such as prolonged grogginess, vivid dreams, or potential disruption of the body's natural sleep rhythm. For most consumers, lower doses are effective and carry fewer risks. Despite the quality, the very high dose and premium price make it a niche product.
- Provides a very high 20mg dose of melatonin for maximum strength sleep support.
- From Pure Encapsulations, a highly respected brand known for purity, quality, and hypoallergenic formulations.
- Large quantity (180 servings) provides a long-lasting supply.
- The 20mg dose is significantly higher than typically recommended and may cause excessive drowsiness or other side effects for many users.
- Higher price per serving (53 cents) compared to other high-dose melatonin products.
- Lacks other complementary ingredients for broader sleep support or stress relief.
- Consult a healthcare professional before taking a 20mg dose of melatonin, as it is exceptionally high and may lead to prolonged drowsiness or other adverse effects.
- High doses may disrupt the body's natural melatonin rhythm over time; caution is advised for long-term use.
$96.00($0.53 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Melatonin | 20 mg |
Categories
Melatonin 85.0
As a maximum-strength melatonin product from a premium brand, it offers high potency and quality within the melatonin collection, appealing to those who need very high doses, despite its premium pricing.
Goals
Sleep Support 90.0
For individuals with severe insomnia or those who have built a tolerance, the 20mg melatonin dose can be highly effective in inducing and maintaining sleep, making it a potent option for sleep support.
Stress Relief 55.0
While effective sleep indirectly contributes to stress reduction, this product solely contains melatonin and lacks specific anxiolytic compounds, thus its direct impact on stress relief is limited.
Anti-Aging 35.0
Melatonin possesses some antioxidant properties that can support cellular health and repair, offering some indirect anti-aging benefits, but the product does not feature other dedicated anti-aging ingredients.
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