Source Naturals Melatonin 2.5 mg - 240 Peppermint Flavored Lozenges

A Naysayer Finally Speaks Up

I work an afternoon shift that ends late in the evening. I get drowsly when my body's own melatonin begins to kick in at dusk, though it will be at least 3-4 hours later until I actually get home and put my head to the pillow. By the time I do crawl into bed (11pm) I am still hyped up by the day's activities and unable to calm my body and mind down into a slumber state. In many cases, it takes at least an hour for me to finally get some sleep and then I am up 6.5 hours later as soon as the sun rises in the sky. I have always known about Melatonin, but never thought it would actually work. In fact, someone bought me a bottle a few years back and I ended up throwing it away without even opening it. With the rising difficulties I faced each evening trying to get to sleep and my body waking me up at sunrise, I felt myself getting more and more frustrated. When you don't get a full night's worth of sleep you spend your day in a zombie-like state with a heaviness pressing upon your brain. The time had finally come where I had enough! I needed to find a way to fall asleep faster. I went on Amazon, searched through the list of Melatonin products being offered by various companies and decided upon Source Naturals based on the amount of positive reviews. So, once I received the bottle I waited about 45 minutes prior to bedtime and I popped one of the Peppermint flavored pills in my mouth, letting it reside below my tongue to dissolve. It is my understanding that this method of ingesting Melatonin is the most effective. Sure enough, within about 30 minutes my head started feeling heavy and whoozy. I laid my head on the pillow and best I can remember, I was asleep within 15 minutes. Furthermore, the two times I woke up in the middle of the night, I felt overly groggy which helped me to immediately go back to sleep. Now, you read all the reviews from Amazon customers and one has no idea exactly what amount you need to take. Most agree that 2.5MG is more Melatonin than one actually needs (I read that the body only requires 0.3MG), however there are some people that say they need 5-10mg worth in order for them to feel drowsy. Also, nobody seems to be able to pinpoint how long before bed you should take Melatonin. It seems that 1 hour is the best guess. For me, it's anywhere between 30-45 minutes. Now, you may have realized I did not give this product a 5 star review. I have some concerns. First, I noticed that Melatonin works much better when taken periodically. I started using it as a crutch for a few consecutive nights and I noticed that it would not work nearly as well as if I took it sporadically. I also noticed that there is a slight "groggy" hangover that one has in the morning. In a way, this has been helpful as it allows my body to sleep much later than it normally had. For some, however, it may actually hinder you from wanting to get out of bed in the morning. I am also somewhat worried about the dangers of taking this supplement. I have heard some say that taking too much Melatonin will cause the body to stop producing its own supply. I suppose the main point I wanted to make in this review is that I am quite surprised by the effectiveness of this product. I never believed that Melatonin would even work for me. It's not nearly effective as a sleeping pill (whereas you just get knocked out), but it does promote groginess and prepares your body for sleep at odd times when your body usually won't

54 persons found it helpful

Changed their formula?

I have been using the Source Naturals sublingual, 2.5 mg of melatonin for years, and I've never had any complaints. I am nearly out of my last bottle, so I ordered the bottle of 240 lozenges. The new tablets are very chalky, and they don't dissolve as quickly as the ones I last ordered in early 2019 (maybe they dissolve just as quickly, but the chalky taste and consistency makes it impossible to wait for the lozenge to dissolve, but it definitely seemed like it dissolved more slowly than those in my last bottle). I'll be looking for a new brand to use moving forward

17 persons found it helpful

This product really works and was a lifesaver for our family! :)

My son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome, a form of Autism. Each night we would be up until 3 a.m. in the morning because he could not settle his body down enough to sleep. He would then wake up at 7 a.m., being overtired. Often he would throw numerous tantrums, and be fatigued frequently throughout the day compromising his ability to learn. Being very aware of what he needed to regulate himself at an early age, he begged us at age 6 for sleeping pills to help him calm down and help slow down his racing thoughts at bedtime. We spoke with his doctor because of his behavior and because we were concerned about his repeated request for sleeping pills, consulting a leading adolescent neurologist in our area. She suggested melatonin for our son because she explained to us that many children who are autistic have issues with their bodies producing enough melatonin naturally. Subsequent tests on our son did in fact reveal that his body did not produce enough melatonin so we felt that this was a safe alternative for him. He has been taking it ever since, and our child who once had tantrums throughout the day due to being overtired, is now happy, content, and tantrums have become minimal. Melatonin may not be for everyone, but this product was a lifesaver for us. He feels better knowing that we did all we could to help him sleep at night (because as a parent you want to help your child especially when they feel so much distress) and we feel better that he is taking a product that has other supplemental benefits (this one contains an additional B vitamin he was already deficient in). This brand is the only one we considered since it is sublingual in nature and therefore easier for him to take. He has been using Source Naturals Melatonin ever since. Each person is unique and different (and keep in mind we did consult with his doctor beforehand), but this was our experience, and we wanted to share it in the event that it might help other families. Source Naturals Melatonin really works for our family!!! :

13 persons found it helpful

20 year user

It may not have been 20 years, but I've been using this one for a loooong time. I've recommended it a lot for regulating sleep patterns, and it doesn't always work for other people, but I would hate to be without it, so I try to keep a spare jar. I've shopped around, tried a few other brands when they were easier to find, but they always end up in a drawer because they don't seem to work as well, and as soon as I can get the Source Naturals sublingual 2.5, that's all I use. I didn't know for many years that it's also supposed to be an anti-aging nutrient. That's the icing on the cake. I take it at the same time every night, as soon as I get into bed, and within 15 minutes I'm drowsy. My sister seems to be hooked on Ambien, but I gave her some Melatonin, and it didn't work for her. Maybe her body was accustomed to being drugged, I don't know

12 persons found it helpful

It's a daily ritual!

Six or seven years ago, I developed a mild case of insomnia. When inquiring at the local health food store, they suggested Melatonin. I bought 90 tab bottle of the orange and Voila it worked. I wasn't thrilled with the orange taste, so the next time tried the peppermint. The peppermint was fine and so I looked it up on the Internet and found this: [...] I have been using nightly since. It's not addictive, has a pleasant flavor and withing 1/2 hour, I'm sleeping very well. I have suggested it to my children and we are a well rested family. Jo

11 persons found it helpful

Contains SOY, as all co enzyme Q ten is derived from NATTO- which is fermented soybeans

Irritated my eyes! They added co-enzyme Q ten to the formulation and I did not realize it as I had used this brand for years. Well, all co- enzyme Q ten is derived from NATTO which is fermented soybeans,to which I am very allergic. My eyes constantly burned , itched and teared. I think its outrageous that they did not make it clearer that the new formula contained a type of soy product,as many people are quite allergic to soy

7 persons found it helpful

Helps kids who take ADD meds fall asleep

My son takes Concerta for his ADD. The medicine helps him focus, but keeps him up about 2-3 hours past his bed time. The Melatonin quiets his brain and he is asleep within 30-45 minutes of taking the tablet. I first consulted my pediatrician regarding the Melatonin, and he said Melantonin doesn't even rank as a medicine to worry about. He said try it to see if it works. It worked beautifully on - the first night! I give a tablet to my other kids if they are feeling restless or are unwilling to settle down and go to sleep. I've spoken to Mom's whose kids also take meds. for ADD or have Austism with wakefulness, and they rave about Melatonin's ability to regulate sleep. Lastly, the peppermint-flavored, quick dissolve tablet make it very easy to take

7 persons found it helpful

not sure about these

I've been having a lot of trouble falling asleep, so decided to take a friend's advice and try melatonin. I picked these because of the decent reviews, but now I'm not so sure they're working. I do seem to get a little more tired after taking one, but now I'm waking up multiple times during the night. And my dreams have become super vivid and somewhat crazy. In all, I don't think I'm getting any more/better sleep than before

6 persons found it helpful

We're not all early birds.

As a naturally nocturnalish sort who is employed in an early morningish job, it was necessary for me to make some adjustments to my circadian cycle. My physician recommended a melatonin supplement. This is my favorite. It's a small peppermint pill that can be tucked under the tongue or in the lip to slowly dissolve while it releases relaxing, sleep inducing melatonin. This is the natural chemical your body normally produces to regulate your sleep cycles with few or no side effects; some people find this gives them crazy dreams, but I didn't have this problem. Be sure you're removing yourself from blue-spectrum light sources an hour or two before bed while using this (laptops, tablets, cell phones, television, etc.) as they counteract its effects, making your body think it's still day time

6 persons found it helpful

Back to the original formulation

The product is back to its great original formulation. It's safe to ignore the reviews that complained about the new terrible formulation (mine was one of them!)

6 persons found it helpful