I work the night shift, so this stuff is a godsend. I am told that during the day sunlight hits our skin to produce melatonin, which releases at night to help us sleep. Not having sunlight, this stuff is almost as good. Whether all that is scientifically true or not doesn't make a bit of difference, because I sleep better, deeper, and feel refreshed. It makes me feel very calm in a non-druggy way, and helps me to fall asleep fast. I would recommend the 10mg... anything less just isn't very effective in my experience. You can pretty much use it every night if you need to.

I'll never buy this brand again. Did not work whatsoever. Didn't matter how many I took or when I took them, I never felt relaxed or even drowsy. I bought this bottle when I ran out of the Puritan's Pride rapid release 10mg melatonin. Now, that brand did make me feel relaxed and drowsy and even occasionally put me to sleep, but I wanted to try something else because the Puritan's Pride never kept me asleep. I'd fall asleep but be up again in about 4 hours and I really hate waking up in the middle of the night, too close to the alarm to take something to put me back to sleep, and too close to when I fell asleep to feel as rested as I needed to. It's the sleep deadzone where you can't win no matter what you do.<br /><br />So I decided to try another brand, and this time, without the rapid release factor, thinking the normal release would help me stay asleep a little longer, except it didn't. It doesn't do anything. It neither puts me to sleep nor keeps me asleep. As for relaxed, I'm more relaxed after drinking a cup of tea than taking this so it was simply a waste of money. Based on the number of 5 star reviews, it could be that this helps people with mild or occasional sleep issues. This is definitely not helpful for anyone with insomnia. The way I see it, if this really is a full strength 10mg, then it should have some effect on me, rapid release or no. Either I got a bad batch or there's something seriously wrong with the melatonin they're using. If I can experience I discernible physical change with another brand, then my body responds to melatonin, just not Nature's Bounty melatonin. Nature's Bounty doesn't work.

This has come in handy on those nights that I just can't sleep. I don't like taking anything to sleep but this is okay. It doesn't actually put you to sleep, but it does give a sense of relaxation and seems to help me fall asleep naturally. No groggy, druggy feeling the day after. Just a nice, rested feeling.

I want to start off by saying that I am not a big believer in essential oils or most "natural" medicines . I believe in rigorously tested medicines recommended by doctors that are scientifically proven to work through proper testing in labs. That being said, I do believe that these Melatonin capsules work relatively well.<br /><br />Melatonin is already a substance found in the brain which is produced when it's time to sleep, helping you to "wind down" and fall asleep. Taking melatonin pills just increases the levels of that substance already in your brain so its totally "natural" for those who want to keep things organic. It's non habit forming which is usually a risk with most other sleeping aids, and won't leave you groggy in the mornings. I have always had difficulties getting and staying asleep, but some nights are worse than others. If I still feel a little wired when I'm getting ready for bed, I will pop one of these and wait for it to kick in. These aren't going to work any miracles, but I personally do believe they make it easier to fall asleep and especially STAY asleep.<br /><br />The price of these is phenomenal, when I go to stores I see these on shelves for $15 or $20 per bottle, because the 10mg tends to be the most expensive. Here on Amazon though, it's the exact same brand and you get a 2 pack for even cheaper than a 1 pack in any physical store you'll go to. If you just have occasional trouble getting to sleep, I would recommend buying these. You don't need a prescription, and you don't have to fork over fistfuls of $$ just to get a bit of quality sleep.

Nature’s Bounty has always been a company with a great reputation. I have tried many different companies and their melatonin products. This is the one that works the best. One of these tablets allows you to fall asleep within 30-60 minutes and stay asleep for 8 hours! When you wake up, you don’t have the hangover feeling that is present with some other melatonin. Many neurologists in teaching hospitals now prescribe a melatonin to their patients each night. It is naturally occurring in the brain. Some people have a shortage of it. This puts things all back into balance and allows you to wake up refreshed.

I like Melatonin and have always considered it a friend. I have many friends in the world of slumber and relaxation - aromatic candles, ocean waves on cd, meditation, lavender bud tea, etc. I've felt the effects of Melatonin many times, yet I cannot say that these 10mg capsules are as effective as my usual 8mg tablets. Not sure why, but it's the reality, and I'll give it an average rating instead of praising or condemning it altogether.