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Smart Brothers Melatonin 10mg 100 caps
Melatonin capsules from Smart Brothers, 100 capsules. This guide sets out what the manufacturer states about the composition of Smart Brothers Melatonin 10mg 100 caps, what independent research says about its main ingredient, and the safety and regulatory points that apply. Its regulatory status is under compliance review. This guide is educational and does not recommend use.
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Overview
Manufacturer informationSmart Brothers Melatonin 10mg 100 caps contains melatonin: 10 mg per capsule. Each pack holds 100 capsules.
Ingredients & composition
Manufacturer information| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Melatonin | 10 mg per capsule |
Scientific background
Independent researchMelatonin
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland at night that helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle.
Research evidence
Independent researchMelatonin
The EU authorises the claim that melatonin contributes to the reduction of time taken to fall asleep, for products providing 1 mg close to bedtime, and a claim on the relief of jet lag at 0.5 mg12.
A meta-analysis found that melatonin modestly reduced the time taken to fall asleep and increased total sleep time in people with primary sleep disorders3.
Evidence limitations
Independent researchNo published study has tested this specific product; the research summarised here concerns the ingredient itself.
Melatonin
The effects are modest3. Higher doses have not been shown to work better for falling asleep.
Safety & potential risks
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
- Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
- Keep out of the reach of young children.
Melatonin
Melatonin may cause daytime drowsiness and headache, and it can interact with sedatives, blood thinners and some antidepressants. Do not drive or operate machinery if drowsy.
Regulatory status
Sold as a food supplement. No health claims are made for this product.
Melatonin
Melatonin is permitted in food supplements in some EU countries only up to set amounts; above those amounts, or in some Member States at any dose, it is regulated as a medicine4.
Scientific references
- Commission Regulation (EU) No 432/2012 establishing a list of permitted health claims made on foods. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
- EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific Opinion on the substantiation of a health claim related to melatonin and reduction of sleep onset latency. EFSA Journal. 2011;9:2241. DOI 10.2903/j.efsa.2011.2241
- Ferracioli-Oda E, Qawasmi A, Bloch MH. Meta-analysis: melatonin for the treatment of primary sleep disorders. PLoS One. 2013;8:e63773. PubMed 23691095
- Directive 2001/83/EC on the Community code relating to medicinal products for human use. Official Journal of the European Union. Source
Sources checked against PubMed, Crossref or the official publisher on 2026-11-04. Manufacturer information is taken from the product's own data and has not been independently tested.
The product
Smart Brothers Melatonin 10mg 100 caps
€19,90