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MELATONIN PURA 1mg


MELATONIN PURA new

ACTION

Melatonin Pura 1mg offers effective help to those who have difficulties sleeping. It helps to reduce sleep onset time and relieves the feeling of desynchronisation of the biological clock due to long distance travel (jet lag). Recommended especially for seniors who have objective sleeping disorders.

PREPARATION - FORM

Melatonin Pura 1mg contains melatonin.

Packaging: 120 microtablets / 1 mg per microtablet

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients: Melatonin 1mg per microtablet

Excipients: cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, calcium phosphate; anti-caking agents: vegetable magnesium stearate and silica

Does not contain: gluten, milk derivates, lactose, additional sugar, preservatives, artificial colors, GMO.

NOTIFICATIONS

The product is a dietary supplement notified with the Greek National Organization for Medicines (EOF).

EOF notification no.: 9079/11.10.2013

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Recommended dosage: 1 microtablet with water, before bedtime.

  • Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
  • Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant, lactating, taking medication or experiencing any health problems.
  • Dietary supplements are not medicines and cannot replace a balanced diet.
  • Only to be used by adults.
  • Keep away from children.
  • Keep in a cool, dry place.

DURATION OF USE

There are no recorded relevant references.

CONTRA-INDICATIONS

A research paper published in 2004 states that no side-effects are observed when taken for restricted periods of time (http://archive.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/melatntp.htm).

In any case, we recommend you to seek advice from your doctor if you are taking medication or if you are having any health problems.

CONCURRENT MEDICATION

Melatonin, if taken in small dosages and over restricted periods of time, does not have side-effects.

Patients belonging to the following groups should inform their doctor:

  • Hypertensive patients
  • Diabetics
  • Pregnant and lactating women
  • Patients under anticoagulant treatment
  • Immunocompromised patients
  • Patients taking diazepine derivates

SPECIFIC INFORMATION

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland (conarium), located at the base of the brain. It is secreted mostly during night time. The production of this hormone is highest during the early stages of growth and slows down after the age of 20; it starts to decrease after the age of 45 and is almost completely phased out in seniors. The secretion is followed by a circadian rhythm: it starts in the afternoon, peaks during night time, falls to a minimum by morning and stays at low levels during the entire day. In the absence of light, when the nerve cells in the retina are not excited, the hypothalamus stimulates the pineal gland to start producing melatonin.

Exogenous administration of melatonin helps to avoid the physical and mental deterioration that occurs with aging. It can be used to ensure proper rest at night and appears to provide protection against anxiety and depression.

Melatonin protects the pineal gland from aging, as it has a strong anti-aging effect on the gland itself. In cases where melatonin is introduced (by oral intake), the pineal gland matures more slowly, decelerating the entire aging process, the deterioration of the tissues and the typical physical and mental deterioration of old age.

Melatonin reduces free radicals better than any other antioxidants. It has twice the antioxidant strength of vitamin Ε and even five times that of glutathione.

As melatonin is soluble both in fats and in water, it can fight free radicals in any environment. When melatonin levels in the body are low, it can be replenished by external intake.

REFERENCES

Melatonin for Treatment of Sleep Disorder: Prepared by: University of Alberta Evidence-based Practice Center, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. For: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, AHRQ Publication No. 05-E002-2 November 2004.

http://archive.ahrq.gov/clinic/tp/melatntp.htm

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Dietary supplements are not medicines and cannot replace a balanced diet.

Consult your doctor or your pharmacist.