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Natrol Launches Ultra Sleep and Ultra Energy Supplements, Partners with Calm

The new dual-product system aims to support the 24-hour wellness cycle, accompanied by a strategic partnership with the Calm app to offer curated sleep content.

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Plant-Based Sleep Ingredient Somato Earns Alkemist Assured Quality Seal

Somato, a plant-based sleep ingredient from Nutraland USA, has earned the Alkemist Assured certification for its commitment to quality and transparency.

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Melatonin Use Prevalent Among Youth, New Parent Survey Finds

A survey of 1,000 parents in the first half of 2023 reveals how many school-aged children and preteens now take melatonin for sleep.

Light That Mimicks Sunset and Sunrise Colors Helps Reset Circadian Rhythm

Sep 16, 2024 | Light Therapy

In a small study, a novel LED device with alternating orange and blue wavelengths outpaced two...

Tomato-Derived Melatonin Ingredient Achieves Self-Affirmed GRAS Status

Sep 11, 2024 | Over-the-Counter Treatments

A plant-based melatonin ingredient extracted from tomatoes has been deemed safe for use in food and supplements under self-affirmed GRAS status.

Melatonin Deficiency Tied to Worsening ADHD Symptoms in Children

Sep 4, 2024 | Age

Findings indicate that disruptions in melatonin secretion may contribute to sleep difficulties in children with ADHD.

New Red-Light Sleep Aid Aims to Improve Children’s Sleep Routines

Aug 29, 2024 | Light Therapy

A sleep aid is designed to support natural melatonin production and enhance sleep for children and infants.

Ignoring Sleep Signals May Harm Health for Overweight People

Aug 26, 2024 | Weight

A study indicates that disruptions in the body’s internal biological clock may contribute to health issues in individuals who are already vulnerable due to excess weight.

Study Confirms Time-Release Melatonin Maintains Sustained Nighttime Levels

Aug 23, 2024 | Over-the-Counter Treatments

A clinical study found the supplement promoted sustained melatonin levels in the blood throughout the night before tapering off toward morning.

New Discovery Shows Melatonin Can Selectively Enhance REM Sleep

Aug 14, 2024 | REM Parasomnias

Researchers say the discovery is significant because current sleep-facilitating drugs typically only increase the duration of non-REM sleep.

EMA Recommends Melatonin Drug for Children with Neurogenetic Disorders

Jul 30, 2024 | Pharmaceuticals

The European Medicines Agency’s CHMP recommended expanding the use of a melatonin-based treatment to help children with neurogenetic disorders manage insomnia.

OLED TVs May Improve Sleep by Boosting Melatonin, Study Finds

Jul 26, 2024 | Circadian Rhythms

A study found that OLED TV panels may improve sleep health by increasing melatonin secretion and releasing less blue light.

The Best Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids of 2024

Jul 18, 2024 | Over-the-Counter Treatments

US News & World Report’s second annual Best OTC Medicine & Health Products report highlights top sleep aids and pills as recommended by pharmacists.

My Children Are Jet-Lagged. Can I Give Them Melatonin to Help Them Sleep?

Jul 16, 2024 | Over-the-Counter Treatments

Melatonin’s safety and effectiveness for typically developing children, especially for managing jet lag, is unproven and risky due to unregulated online products, experts say.

NASA-Inspired Red Light Therapy Device for Better Sleep Now in US

Jun 27, 2024 | Light Therapy

The device is designed to be used nightly for 14 minutes, emitting red light to help relax the body and support natural melatonin production for improved sleep quality.

Children’s Nighttime Anxieties a Major Factor in Bedtime Battles

Jun 17, 2024 | Child Sleep Training

A poll reveals many parents struggle with getting young children to bed due to nighttime anxieties, with one in four finding it difficult, and highlights habits that may increase sleep issues long-term.