Melatonin+
01Fall Asleep Faster
Signals the brain it's time to shut down.*
02Stay Asleep
Relaxation blend supports uninterrupted rest.*
03Complete Sleep Formula
Onset, depth, and quality covered.
Ingredients
Quality Standards
Inside Melatonin+.
10mg melatonin with a 905mg sleep blend, B6 and magnesium.
The lead
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CofactorMelatonin
The hormone the body makes as light fades.
A full 10mg dose to reset the sleep-wake signal when it has drifted.*
How It Works
Benefits that build over time.
Sleep onset comes first, then depth and rhythm settle in with nightly use.
- You fall asleep noticeably faster
- The mind settles
- Sleep signal resets
- Fewer middle-of-the-night wake-ups
- Sleep feels deeper
- Mornings feel rested
- Bedtime comes naturally
- Racing thoughts at night fade
- Days feel calmer too
- Sleep stays deep
- Rhythm holds
- Works best taken nightly
How to take it.
Reviews
Member Reviews.
Real reviews from verified Dear Apothecary customers.
Based on 2,547 verified reviews
Tried every sleep supplement on the market. Most either don't work or leave me groggy until noon. This one puts me out in about 20 minutes and I wake up clear. The 10mg melatonin with the calming blend is the right combination. Three weeks in and the pattern has held.
Falling asleep was never my problem. Staying asleep was. Used to wake up at 3 AM every night and lie there for an hour. The L-Theanine and GABA in this seem to keep me in deep sleep longer. Getting a full 7 hours now for the first time in years.
My problem wasn't falling asleep, it was waking up at 5 AM with my heart racing. Cortisol issue. Started this 3 weeks ago and the morning jolt is gone. Wake calm. The Ashwagandha with the rest of the formula is the right approach. Had to read the label to understand why it works differently.
Most melatonin products are 3mg or 5mg with a few token herbs. This one is 10mg melatonin plus a real 905mg blend with GABA, 5-HTP, L-Theanine, Ashwagandha. Multiple sleep mechanisms, not just one. Two months in and sleep quality is the best it's been in a decade.
Followed the label and started with 1 capsule the first week. That was enough for me. Going to 2 capsules made me a little too sedated the next morning. The 5mg dose hits the sweet spot for my body. Glad they recommend titrating up rather than going straight to 2 capsules.
After a decade of broken sleep I'd given up on supplements. My doctor cleared me to try this. Two months in and mornings actually feel like mornings again. The formula works gently rather than knocking me out. Mental clarity through the day improved alongside the sleep.
My head used to race the moment it hit the pillow. Stress from work bleeding into the night. Started this and within a week the wind-down felt different. The Chamomile, Lemon Balm, and L-Theanine combination is doing real work for the pre-sleep transition. Sleeping deeper too.
Frequent traveler, jet lag is part of my life. The 10mg melatonin dose resets my clock faster than the cheap 3mg products I'd used before. Plus the calming blend helps when I land somewhere wired and exhausted. Take it the first 3 nights of any new time zone.
Postmenopausal sleep had been broken for years. Hot flashes, 3 AM wake-ups, mind racing. Cleared this with my doctor first because of the medications I take. Three months in and the sleep is the most consistent it's been in years. Wake feeling rested. Real difference.
Switched from 5mg melatonin alone. The supporting blend makes the difference. Falling asleep is faster, staying asleep is the real upgrade. Wake feeling rested instead of just having slept. Four weeks in.
Working well most nights. The vivid dreams the label mentioned are real, sometimes intense. Not bad, just an adjustment. Will keep on it. Took one star for the dream intensity but the sleep itself is the best in years.
Original at night 5: Felt drugged the first two nights at 2 capsules. Dropped to 1. Much better.
EDIT 8 weeks in: 1 capsule is the sweet spot for me. Out in 30 minutes, sleep through, wake clear. Came back to bump from 3 stars to 5. Listen to the label and start with 1 capsule.
Night shift nurse. My sleep schedule is broken by design. This is the first supplement that has held the line on day sleep quality. Take it when I get home, blackout curtains, out for 7 hours straight. The melatonin reset is doing real work.
Travel for work, jet lag wrecked me. Three nights of this on a new time zone and my clock is reset. The 10mg dose is what the cheap 3mg products couldn't deliver. Pack it every trip now.
Sleep.
Solid product. Falling asleep faster, staying asleep through the night, mornings okay. Pricier than basic melatonin but worth it for the full blend. Knocking one because the bottle is small at 30 servings, two months at one capsule a night but only one month at two.
Anxiety would spike at bedtime. Mind racing about tomorrow. The L-Theanine and Ashwagandha in this calm that loop. Asleep in 20 minutes most nights. Six weeks in and the bedtime anxiety has actually dropped overall.
New mom with a toddler. Catching up on sleep used to be impossible because my brain wouldn't shut off when I finally got the chance. This formula does. Two capsules, lights out, real sleep. Husband's on it too.
Quit alcohol six months ago. Sleep got worse before it got better. Doctor cleared this. The deep sleep is back. Not knocked out, just actually sleeping. Three months and steady.
Read every supplement label before buying. The St. John's Wort warning made me check with my doctor. No medications, clear to take. Glad they put the warning front and center. Sleep is the best in a decade.
Tinnitus made sleep onset a battle. The Lemon Balm and Chamomile seem to quiet the loop enough to fall asleep. Six weeks in. The 10mg dose was right for me.
Husband and I both take it. Different needs (he's the racing mind, I'm the 3 AM wake-up). Same formula works for both. Couple's sleep is better. Reordered already.
Working. Sleep is deeper, mornings are clearer. Vivid dreams are intense, sometimes bordering on nightmares. Reading they say that's normal at this melatonin dose. Keeping it but it's a real thing to know about.
Finished a bottle. Sleep onset was a little faster, maybe. Quality through the night was about the same. Mornings unchanged. Quality of the product looks solid, ingredients make sense. Just didn't get the wow result others describe. My problem might be more behavioral than chemical. Going to address that side first.
12 hour days for a decade burned my sleep down to nothing. This is the first thing that actually rebuilt it. Eight weeks consistent now. Skipping a night means a worse next day. Worth every dollar.
Faster sleep onset is felt from night one. Sleep depth and reduced 3 AM wake-ups build at 3 to 7 nights as the GABA and 5-HTP effect compounds. Morning quality improves at 1 to 2 weeks as Ashwagandha's cortisol support takes hold. Most users see the clearest read after 30 nights.
This formula contains St. John's Wort, 5-HTP, and L-Tryptophan. Do NOT take this product without talking to your healthcare provider first if you take any of the following:
SSRIs, SNRIs, MAOIs, tricyclic antidepressants, or any antidepressant. The combination can increase the risk of serotonin syndrome.
Oral contraceptives or birth control implants. St. John's Wort significantly reduces the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives. Pregnancy can result.
Blood thinners (Warfarin, Eliquis), digoxin, cyclosporine, HIV antiretrovirals, chemotherapy, or immunosuppressants. St. John's Wort interacts with many prescription medications.
If you're not sure whether your medication interacts, talk to your provider or pharmacist before starting. Read the full ingredient list on the label.
The formula works with natural sleep architecture rather than sedating you. Most users report waking refreshed, not drowsy. If you do feel residual grogginess on 2 capsules, drop to 1 capsule (5mg melatonin) which is enough for many people. Take 30 minutes before bed for best morning recovery.
10mg is a higher-end dose appropriate for adults with disrupted sleep, jet lag, shift work, or strong sleep-onset difficulty. If you're new to melatonin, the label explicitly recommends starting with 1 capsule (5mg) and increasing only if needed. Effective dose varies significantly by individual, and many users find 5mg sufficient.
Magnesium Glycinate is gentle nightly support, no melatonin, suitable for daily long-term use without medication concerns. This formula is more comprehensive and includes melatonin, 5-HTP, and St. John's Wort, which means stronger sleep-onset support but also more medication interaction concerns. If you take antidepressants, hormonal contraceptives, or any prescription medication, Magnesium Glycinate is the safer choice. If you're medication-free and want full-spectrum sleep support, this formula is the more comprehensive option.
The botanical ingredients (Chamomile, Passion Flower, Ashwagandha, Lemon Balm) are commonly used for nightly support. For melatonin specifically, some practitioners recommend using the lower dose (5mg, 1 capsule) for daily use and reserving the full 10mg for periods of acute sleep disruption (jet lag, shift work transition, high-stress weeks). Talk to your provider about the right pattern for your needs.
No. Do not stack this with other prescription sleep medications, over-the-counter sleep aids (ZzzQuil, Benadryl, Unisom), CBD sleep products, or alcohol. The cumulative sedative effect can be excessive and dangerous. If you currently take a prescription sleep medication, talk to your provider before transitioning.
This formula's combined sedative effect can impair reaction time and motor coordination. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything requiring full alertness within 8 hours of taking. Take only when you're committed to going to bed within 30 to 60 minutes.
No. This formula is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Multiple ingredients (5-HTP, St. John's Wort, Ashwagandha, high-dose melatonin) are contraindicated. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant, talk to your healthcare provider about appropriate sleep support options.
No. This formula is not designed for anyone under 18. The 10mg melatonin dose is significantly higher than what's appropriate for developing bodies, and several ingredients (St. John's Wort, 5-HTP, Ashwagandha) require professional pediatric guidance.
Most users tolerate this formula well at the recommended dose. Possible side effects include vivid dreams (common with high-dose melatonin), morning grogginess if taken too late, and mild GI discomfort. St. John's Wort can increase sun sensitivity in some users. Stop use and talk to your provider if you experience unusual symptoms.
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