This 5mg **Melatonin** tablet targets sleep onset — helping you fall asleep faster — and sits right at the top of the clinically studied 0.5–5mg range. At this dose you're getting a full, effective amount for shortening the time it takes to drift off and for resetting your body clock after travel.
Here's the honest part: research shows lower doses of 0.5–3mg work just as well as 5mg for most people falling asleep — more melatonin isn't more effective, and higher amounts can leave some people groggy the next morning. The chewable, peppermint-flavored tablet dissolves before bed, so it acts quickly.
That makes this a solid pick if you've already tried a lower dose and found it didn't do enough. If you're new to melatonin, you'd likely do just as well starting lower and saving 5mg for nights you genuinely need it.
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What it does
Melatonin
Form not confirmedGrade —
Helps regulate sleep timing and may reduce jet lag; benefits depend on the sleep problem and correct use.
Ingredients (1)
Other ingredients
LactoseFiller
A milk-derived sugar used as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules
Magnesium StearateLubricant
A salt of stearic acid used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule production
Mint and Mandarin FlavorFlavor
A combined mint and mandarin flavoring blend
Croscarmellose SodiumDisintegrant
Cross-linked cellulose derivative used as a superdisintegrant
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Lab testing
How to take it
With or without food
On the label
Chew or dissolve before swallowing, 1 tablet per day prior to bedtime, or as directed by a health professional.
Price check
$11.95
$0.13 / serving
Near the median of 203 melatonin supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.
Not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.