I used this product for less than one week, and while it did help to induce sleep, one of the ingredients used in the coloring of the soft gel created serious issues. The ingredient Carmine is a natural red that is derived from insects, and it should be avoided. It has been known to cause anaphylactic shock in allergy-sensitive individuals. In my case, specifically, I experienced vivid dreams and nightmares which caused me to wake up throughout the night, each night, without exception. It is rather disheartening because I really wanted to find a product that had L-Theanine (without Inositol) and Melatonin that would give me the same refreshed and restful sleep as taking the two separately