Melatonin is produced by the body at night to help regulate our sleep cycles, however our bodies make progressively less of it as we age. People often think they need less sleep as they get older, when the reality is they can't get enough sleep because their melatonin production is low. It is often used to aid cases of insomnia, and seems particularly effective at coping with jet lag.

Can I take it with other medications?
Melatonin can be taken with most medication without creating any problems. however, if you are currently taking any medication, it is wise to consult with your health care professional before taking melatonin.

What if I have high blood pressure?
There is no reason why a person with high blood pressure cannot enjoy the sleep enhancing and other benefits of taking melatonin. however, if you are concerned, consult your health care professional prior to use.

Does melatonin have any side effects?
No, melatonin is all natural and extremely safe. No significant side effects have been reported its date.

How often should I take melatonin?
That is up to you. Some people take it every day., others take it only when they feel like they may have trouble falling asleep. Many people without sleeping problems take melatonin daily for its anti-oxidant effects and/or because they believe it will help slow down the again process.

Is melatonin habit forming?
No melatonin is not habit forming. In fact, many people find that Melatonin may have residual sleep enhancing effects for several days after taking it.

How does melatonin work for jet lag?
Melatonin works by resetting your body's biological clock. When traveling across several time zones, your biological clock gets "out of sync" with the daily light/dark cycle of the new time zone. Normally, it takes several days for your body to adjust ( i.e. jet lag)/ When you take Melatonin at bedtime on your first night in the new time zone, you reset your biological clock to match that time zone. Thus, jet lag is prevented.

Is all commercially available Melatonin the same?
No. Emerald Laboratories is one of the few U.S. manufacturers of pure, pharmaceutical grade Melatonin with greater than 99.5% purity. We make our Melatonin from scratch using a proprietary manufacturing process which utilizes no plant or animal products.

How does Time-Release Melatonin work?
For those people who have no trouble falling asleep-but may wake up during the night and not be able to get back to sleep, time-release melatonin solves the problem. Time release capsules are formulated to release a quick burst of melatonin to help you fall asleep, then release two additional "bursts" of Melatonin a 2 hours intervals to help you sleep through the night.

What are the advantages of Liquid Melatonin?
Liquid Melatonin is very fast acting because it does not have to dissolve, but goes right to work. Another advantage of liquid melatonin is that it is much easier to take than a capsule of tablet, and the dosage is easily adjusted by the number of dropperfuls consumed at one time ( each dropperful equals 1 mg of melatonin). In addition, liquid melatonin is Kosher and can be used by vegetarians.