- New dose: 1 mg of melatonin per tablet - the most balanced dose.
- Easier to take: Thanks to its soft coating formula.
- 1 mg dose: The ideal amount to help you fall asleep sooner.
- Fast-release melatonin: Its coating doesn’t delay tablet breakdown. Melatonin is absorbed immediately.
- Suitable for daily use. No breaks needed. Effects in just 30 minutes.
- Free from unwanted side effects: Doesn’t cause drowsiness or fatigue the next morning.
Melatonin 1 mg - Your everyday melatonin
Melatonin 1 mg from EssentialSeries is a dietary supplement based on melatonin.
The melatonin we’ve developed comes in coated tablet form, with a smooth film that makes it easier and more comfortable to take. Plus, the 1 mg dosage is a middle ground between the traditional 1.9 mg melatonin and the latest 0.5 mg option – each has its own use, which we’ll explain.
Try melatonin 1 mg if you want daily support for your rest.
What is melatonin?
Melatonin is a substance produced by the pineal gland in the brain, mainly responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycle. Its production increases in darkness, helping to induce sleep, and decreases with light, promoting wakefulness. It’s also found in some foods, but in very low concentrations, so it’s most commonly used as a dietary supplement. HSN’s Melatonin 1 mg is mainly used for its beneficial effects on rest, helping regulate the sleep-wake cycle and supporting rest or combating jet lag.
The perfect dose for every day: 1 mg
1 mg - Should I choose this dose or another?
The 1 mg melatonin dose is a balanced, middle-ground option for those looking for gentle support to fall asleep sooner. It’s not as low as 0.5 mg, which might suit those seeking melatonin’s more specific effects on jet lag or a very mild daily effect; nor as high as 1.9 mg, aimed at those needing stronger rest support. This middle dose offers a mild, moderate effect, making rest easier.
If you prefer other options, check out:
The 1 mg format is considered the most convenient alternative for daily use, when you just want light support.
Choose the 1 mg dose if you want gentle support every day.
Tablets easier to take thanks to their coating film
We’ve developed our 1 mg melatonin tablets with a thin coating film that makes them easier to swallow, avoiding rough textures or tablets that break apart in your mouth. This coating not only improves comfort when taking them but also helps them go down smoothly, making it easy to include the supplement in your daily routine without hassle, especially for older people or anyone who usually struggles with tablets.
Immediate release - Fast-acting melatonin
There’s fast or immediate release melatonin and prolonged release melatonin. Both are valid and share functional effects, but immediate release melatonin is the most common, as it’s the most studied and widely used worldwide.
Our Melatonin 1 mg is immediate release melatonin.
Effects of Melatonin 1 mg
On one hand, melatonin, starting from 0.5 mg when taken shortly before bedtime on the first day of travel and for a few days after arriving at your destination, helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.
However, outside the context of travelers crossing time zones and experiencing jet lag, melatonin is most commonly used to support general rest, since doses of at least 1 mg help reduce the time needed to fall asleep.
Immediate release melatonin: Get to know it
We’ve already mentioned that immediate release melatonin is the most commonly used, but did you know there’s also sequential release melatonin?
Melotime™ is the patent we use at HSN for longer-release melatonin, often used by people who need melatonin well before bedtime or those looking for melatonin’s effects to last longer through the night thanks to its extended duration.
Still, you should know that the most used melatonin, the one most people find easiest and most “for everyone,” is immediate release melatonin, which is why we offer 3 dose formats in this form, including the 1 mg melatonin you’re looking at now.
Immediate release melatonin has a release curve that’s easier to match with your sleep time, as it starts working in just 30 minutes and is fully released shortly after you fall asleep, with its properties (which then become less useful) starting to fade.
How to use melatonin: Daily use guide
Melatonin is a widely used dietary supplement with great benefits for rest, and as such, it’s surrounded by many questions about how to use it, the best way to take it, and other related doubts, but its use is simple.
You just need to take one tablet a day, you can use it every day without breaks, it doesn’t cause tolerance or dependence; take it just 30 minutes before bed, and that’s enough to get all its benefits.
Top 3 best combos with Melatonin
Melatonin, contrary to popular belief, is compatible with any other dietary supplement and has no contraindications with any compound.
The most common combos are with:
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