is it herbal?? where do i get it from??

here is some info you might be interested in on what your wanting to know

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/articles/258.printerview.html

It's the chemical that darkens skin color. You're stuck with what you're born with. (except for michael jackson)

Any store carries it. I got it at CVS.
I was having trouble sleeping and it really seemed to do the trick for me

its something to help sleeping, as im aware

do you know any sites that sell it, i dont think we have it here in the uk

thanks queene

Natural sleep hormone .3mg easily avail over the counter, no script needed. I use it because I work nights.

you're totally right. doesn't mean what I thought it did at all.

It's in your skin... natural protection. I didn't know they produced it for consumption.... Hmmmmm

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Melatonin
Systematic (IUPAC) name
N-[2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)ethyl]
ethanamide
Identifiers
CAS number 73-31-4
ATC code N05CH01
PubChem 896
DrugBank APRD00742
Chemical data
Formula C13H16N2O2
Mol. mass 232.278 g/mol
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability 30 – 50%
Metabolism Hepatic via CYP1A2 mediated 6-hydroxylation
Half life 35 to 50 minutes
Excretion Urine
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat. ?

Legal status POM(UK)

Routes ?
Melatonin, 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, is a naturally occurring hormone found in most animals and some of other living organisms, including algae[1] and humans. Circulating levels vary in a daily cycle, and melatonin plays a role in the regulation of the circadian rhythms of several biological functions.[2] Many biological effects of melatonin are produced through activation of melatonin receptors,[3] while others are due to its role as a pervasive and powerful antioxidant[4] with a particular role in the protection of nuclear and mitochondrial DNA.[5]

Products containing melatonin have been available as a dietary supplement in the United States since 1993,[6] and met with good consumer acceptance and enthusiasm.[7] However, over-the-counter sales remain illegal in many other countries including some members of the European Union and New Zealand,[8] and the U.S. Postal Service lists melatonin among items prohibited by Germany.[9]

we're getting it confused with Melanin

not really, maybe GNC or any type of health store probably would

That's melanin.

I always thought Mel Atonin was a lounge singer...that would put me to sleep!

say we can get it in the states. does it work? someone said not. drinking is better.

thats ok

ok thanks, ill look in a health shop this week

It's actually a hormone that regulates body functions related to seasonal day length...I wouldn't get any if you don't know what it's for...

thanks for the info