Natrol Melatonin 10 mg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Flavor

Our assessment

The evidence shows that Natrol Melatonin 10 mg Fast Dissolve Strawberry Flavor is a high-dose melatonin supplement. Data not available for this specific product's ingredient details from the provided sources. The broader FDA adverse event database contains 592,059 total reports for all supplements, but specific data for this product is not available [FDA data].

How it works

Data not available for the mechanism of melatonin from the provided NIH ODS or FDA data. The provided data on calcium explains that it supports bone mineralization and neuromuscular relaxation, but this does not apply to melatonin [NIH ODS].

Safety profile

Data not available for melatonin-specific side effects from the provided sources. The provided data on calcium warns that high intakes might increase risk of heart disease and prostate cancer, and can cause poor muscle tone, poor kidney function, low phosphate levels, constipation, nausea, weight loss, extreme tiredness, frequent need to urinate, abnormal heart rhythms, and a high risk of death from heart disease [NIH ODS]. These findings do not apply to melatonin. The FDA adverse event database has 592,059 total reports across all supplements, but no data on melatonin-specific reports is available [FDA data].

Our recommendation

Data not available to provide a specific recommendation for Natrol Melatonin 10 mg. You should consult a healthcare provider before using this product, especially at a 10 mg dose. For calcium, the data suggests you can reduce medication absorption, including bisphosphonates, tetracycline antibiotics, fluoroquinolone antibiotics, levothyroxine, and phenytoin [NIH ODS]. Without specific data on melatonin, a general recommendation cannot be made.

Supplement labels contain several key sections regulated by the FDA:

• Serving Size — The recommended amount per dose. Always check this — some products require multiple capsules per serving.
• Amount Per Serving — Shows the quantity of each nutrient in the product, typically in IU (International Units), mg (milligrams), or mcg (micrograms).
• % Daily Value (%DV) — Indicates how much a nutrient in a serving contributes to a daily diet. 5% DV or less is low; 20% DV or more is high.
• Other Ingredients — Lists inactive ingredients like fillers, binders, and capsule materials (e.g., gelatin, cellulose, magnesium stearate).
• Suggested Use — The manufacturer's recommended directions for taking the supplement, including timing and dosage.

Source: FDA Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide