Keep these factors in mind when searching for the best melatonin supplements for sleep.
Ingredients
You don’t want anything unnecessary added to your melatonin supplements, such as fillers or extra sugar. Always study the ingredients in any vitamin supplement and speak with your doctor before starting any supplements.
Dose
The amount of melatonin in your supplement can have a direct effect on how fast it takes you to fall asleep. The lowest dose of melatonin that will still help you fall asleep is 3 mg; 10 mg is the highest dose and experts say you shouldn’t go any higher than that.
Serving size
The serving size affects how long a bottle of melatonin will last. If you have a product with 50 gummies and have to take two gummies each night, this will only last you 25 days.
Form
Melatonin can come in tablet, capsule, gummy or liquid form. You should look for a form that fits your needs. For example, if you don’t want extra sugar in your vitamins, don’t buy gummy vitamins. If you don’t like swallowing pills, gummy vitamins may be the best option.
Verifications
Dietary supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA but there are a few verifications you can check for that will help you tell if the product you’re buying is safe to use.
Those verifications include:
