What is the difference between extended-release and immediate-release melatonin?

Your body produces melatonin to help you fall asleep and stay asleep. Immediate-release melatonin helps you fall asleep faster while extended-release melatonin helps you stay asleep longer.

What are the benefits of Melatonin IR/XR?

Melatonin supports restful sleep, which is crucial for overall health. But melatonin levels decline with age. Melatonin IR/XR can help you fall asleep and stay asleep and promote a healthy sleep-wake cycle.

How long does extended-release melatonin take to work?

Your body produces melatonin when it gets dark and levels increase until you fall asleep, so you should take extended-release melatonin as a sleep supplement about 30-60 minutes before bedtime.

How long does extended-release melatonin last?

You become more wakeful as your melatonin levels drop. Supplementing with Melatonin IR/XR provides an extended release for about seven hours of healthy sleep support.

Can I take melatonin if I wake up in the middle of the night?

Taking a melatonin sleep supplement in the middle of the night is not a good idea because it can throw off your natural sleep-wake cycle. Instead, take melatonin about 30-60 minutes before bedtime.

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Life Extension Melatonin IR/XR 120 Capsules - Immediate & 7 Hour Extended-Release - Night Time Supplement - Supports Staying Asleep - Non-GMO, Gluten-Free

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Age Range (Description)
Adult
Allergen Information
Gelatin
Brand
Life Extension
Dosage Form
Capsule
Item Form
Capsule
Item Weight
0.04 kg

⏳1.5 mg MicroActive Melatonin for timed release

🌙7 hours of uninterrupted sleep support

🇺🇸Made in USA with Non-GMO & Gluten-Free purity

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Description

🌙 Sleep Smarter, Wake Refreshed — Own Your Night!

TRUSTED LEGACY - Crafted by Life Extension with 40+ years of scientific expertise
CLEAN CONSCIOUS - Certified Non-GMO and gluten-free for mindful wellness
ONE CAPSULE ONE NIGHT - Convenient single dose delivers 7 hours of deep, restorative sleep
DUAL PHASE SLEEP SUPPORT - Immediate + extended-release melatonin for fast sleep onset and all-night rest
CLINICALLY INSPIRED DOSAGE - 1.5 mg MicroActive Melatonin mirrors research-backed effective levels

Life Extension Melatonin IR/XR capsules combine immediate and extended-release melatonin (1.5 mg MicroActive) to help you fall asleep quickly and stay asleep for up to 7 hours. Made in the USA with Non-GMO and gluten-free ingredients, this premium formula is backed by over 40 years of scientific research to support healthy, uninterrupted sleep for adults.

Specifications

ASIN	B0B8TNMKMP
ASIN	B0B8TNMKMP
Age Range Description	Adult
Allergen Information	Gelatin
Best Sellers Rank	#12,857 in Health & Household ( See Top 100 in Health & Household ) #146 in Herbal & Nutritional Sleep Supplements
Brand Name	Life Extension
Container Type	Bottle
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (491)
Date First Available	August 5, 2022
Dosage Form	Capsule
Item Form	Capsule
Item Weight	0.04 kg
Manufacturer	Life Extension
Manufacturer	Life Extension
Manufacturer Part Number	02201-120
Material Features	GMO Free, Gluten Free
Number of Items	1
Package Dimensions	4.29 x 1.81 x 1.73 inches; 1.45 ounces
Product Benefits	Sleep Support, Seven Hours of Healthy Sleep Support, Anti-Aging
UPC	737870220114
Unit Count	120 Count

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