{"product_id":"melatonin-extended-release-tablets-2-5mg-150ct-overstock","title":"Melatonin Extended Release Tablets 2.5mg 150ct - OVERSTOCK","description":"\u003cp class=\"descFirstLine\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Short-dated. Best used by April 30, 2026. (While supplies last.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"descFirstLine\"\u003eSupports sleep. Releases melatonin gradually over two-to-four hours. Free of common allergens. Gluten- and casein-free. Ultra Tested\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMelatonin is a hormone that is produced in the brain by the pineal gland from serotonin. It is used primarily as a sleep aid. It is also commonly used to reduce jet lag. Low melatonin levels are considered a very common cause of sleeplessness.\u003csup\u003e†\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral double-blind studies have shown that melatonin supplementation is effective in promoting sleep when melatonin levels are low; however, if an individual takes melatonin when levels are not reduced, then it reportedly has no effect.\u003csup\u003e†\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor individuals who are deficient in glutathione, melatonin is important because it stimulates the production of glutathione peroxidase.\u003csup\u003e†\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis versatile nutrient is also a powerful antioxidant. In addition, it works to stimulate phosphorylation of pyridoxine in the brain and facilitates the formation of pyridoxal 5-phosphate. Melatonin may also help in the methylation process, which is important in the body’s absorption and utilization of vitamin B6.\u003csup\u003e†\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productHead\"\u003eFREE OF:\u003c\/span\u003e Milk, Eggs, Fish, Shellfish, Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, Soy, and sSesame\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productHead\"\u003eSUPPLEMENTS:\u003c\/span\u003e Calcium Carbonate, Melatonin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"productHead\"\u003eOTHER INGREDIENTS:\u003c\/span\u003e Microcrystalline Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Glycolate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productWarning\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e THESE TABLETS MUST BE SWALLOWED WHOLE. THEY MAY NOT BE CRUSHED OR DISSOLVED IN LIQUIDS AS THAT WOULD DESTROY THE SLO-RELEASE MATRIX THAT LENGTHENS THE TABLET’S DISSOLVING TIME. THEY MAY BE SWALLOWED WITH FOOD SUCH AS APPLESAUCE, MASHED POTATOES, A OR PEANUT BUTTER FOLLOWED BY SOME WATER. INDIVIDUAL TABLETS MAY DARKEN OVER TIME. THE POTENCY AND EFFICACY OF THE PRODUCT IS NOT AFFECTED.\u003cbr\u003eSTORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE AND TIGHTLY CAPPED.\u003cbr\u003eKEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"prodFNote\"\u003e\u003csup\u003e†\u003c\/sup\u003eThese statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kirkman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51869957259543,"sku":"0321C-150","price":20.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/9453\/3655\/files\/0321-150_bottle_1.jpg?v=1700699412","url":"https:\/\/www.kirkmangroup.com\/products\/melatonin-extended-release-tablets-2-5mg-150ct-overstock","provider":"Kirkman","version":"1.0","type":"link"}