Natures Instincts Melatonin 10 mg Fast Dissolve for Sleep Support† (Strawberry Flavored) | Natural Sleep Aid | Vegan & Gluten-Free, 60 Count

I don’t know if the melatonin works from the brand because I nearly threw up when I tried to take it. The flavor is so horrible I don’t know how this is rated so well.

Seem to work good for me.

Just as good as any

Only 6.xx dollars not worth the time or effort to send it back.

Melatonin will help you fall asleep, when taken 20-45 minutes before bedtime (follow the manufacturer’s directions). However, melatonin is a hormone, produced naturally by the brain’s pineal gland, and you should NOT use a melatonin supplement every night. It should be used with care, like any other sleeping pill.Also, melatonin can affect blood pressure (increase or decrease, depending on the individual), increase the risk of bone fractures, and alter estrogen or testosterone levels. It has many other side effects and drug interactions, so you should check these (try Googling WebMD for supplement side effects) if you plan to use a melatonin supplement on a regular basis.This NATURE’S INSTINCTS MELATONIN (10mg, 60 vegetarian tablets, strawberry flavored) contains a very high dose (10mg) of melatonin. You should use the lowest dose of melatonin that works for you, starting with 1mg, so this supplement is a bad choice for anyone who hasn’t used melatonin before. Even 5mg is considered a high dose. The tablets are NOT marked for easy splitting.

When it comes to buying items where there are literally hundreds of companies selling nearly the same, exact product I usually choose based upon reliability of brands names and/or cost. When it comes to this particular brand, I had never really heard of them before, but I found that Natrol sells what seems to be the same, exact product at a price that is within 10 cents of this one, but that includes 100 strawberry, dissolving tablets instead of 60. So, from a price standpoint this brand probably won't be the best option. If you don't mind swallowing melatonin pills you can save even more. 10mg capsules of melatonin run about $7.99 for 60 x 10mg tablets.As for the product itself, I have no major complaints about it, other than the fact that the strawberry flavor is mostly offset by the bitterness of the melatonin itself. It includes some Sucrose and Sucralose (artificial sugars) for flavor, but it still leaves a bad taste in your mouth.If you already take melatonin supplements you may want to take more than the 1 pill that the labels suggest. Most people that I know use far more than 10 mg at a time. It is a good starting dosage for children and others who have not tried melatonin before though. Insofar as I am aware, it is not easy to OD on melatonin. You should obviously consult with a physician if you have any questions though.

I have chronic insomnia and have tried a number of remedies, both prescription and natural, routine-based and nutrition-based. It's anxiety, so it's more of a symptom than a physiological issue. In any case, this has been one of the most effective melatonin supplements I've used, maybe even the best! You take it, and within about 30-40 minutes, the wave hits you. If you have the sense to put away your technology (phone, tv, whatever) or stop what you're doing and just ride the wave, it'll happen. If not, then yeah, you'll stay awake.Downsides: kind of a groggy start the next day if you don't time it out to around 9 hours before you have to wake up. Also, it's not like a slow-release thing, so if you're like me and also wake up often at night and sometimes can't get back to sleep, you might have that happen, though it's happened less with this.I was comparing to the last thing I tried and saw the previous one was 3mg, while this one is 10. Well, I guess taking a fistful was the answer? haha (but don't, ok?). So yeah, the dose is pretty high, which could explain why it's so effective!

As a former insomniac, I discovered the powerful wonders of melatonin decades ago. For me, melatonin typically works, depending on the brand since through the years, I’ve found some real duds on the market.That said, I could wait to try Nature's Instincts Melatonin. Interestingly, I have only used tablets/capsules that you swallow. This is my first experience with having a tablet dissolve on my tongue in my mouth. I must say, I like the strawberry-flavored taste.I take this brand 20 minutes before bed as directed, and, sure enough, it helps me fall asleep perfectly. Sometimes I fall asleep even faster than the 20 minutes. However, I did experience a few times in which I stayed up for a prolonged period of time, but those were the times I experienced the aftereffects of a strong cup of espresso! So, I won’t count those more restless nights!I should also mention that upon awakening, I feel refreshed and alert. I only, however, use melatonin occasionally during my sleepless nights. I don’t know what kind of effect the melatonin would have if I used it every single night.