1 mg Melatonin Low Dose Supplement

Yes, this tablet is scored and is not an extended-release or timed-delivery tablet, so it can be easily split with a standard pill cutter if a 0.5 mg dose is desired.

Yes. Cooper Complete Low Dose Melatonin 1 mg contains no gluten, yeast, artificial colors, or flavors.

Some people may experience dizziness, headaches, or vivid dreams when taking melatonin supplements.

Melatonin is not habit-forming, but that doesn’t mean it’s ideal for nightly, long-term use for everyone. Here’s why:

• Melatonin tells your body it’s time for sleep, but it doesn’t “make” you sleep the way a sedative does. If you take it nightly without addressing why your sleep is off (stress, screen time, caffeine, light exposure, etc.), you may be using it as a short-term patch instead of solving the underlying issue.
• If you consistently take melatonin when you don’t need it, especially at high doses, it could potentially affect your body’s own rhythm or reduce sensitivity to melatonin over time — though research is still ongoing on this.
• Relying on melatonin nightly could potentially delay the diagnosis of more serious sleep problems (like insomnia, sleep apnea, anxiety, or circadian rhythm disorders) that need medical attention.
• Older people (melatonin levels drop with age), shift workers, or those with delayed sleep phase disorder may benefit from regular use — but ideally under guidance from their physician or health care provider.

Melatonin is generally considered safe for short-term and occasional use. Talk with your physician if you plan to take it nightly.

Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate the body’s internal clock and sleep-wake cycles. It signals your body that it’s time to rest.

Melatonin isn’t a sedative — it’s a chronobiotic, meaning it signals to the body that it’s time to start winding down. It works with your circadian rhythm, so timing is key. Taking it earlier gives your body time to recognize the signal and begin releasing its own sleep-promoting compounds.

Clinical studies show low-dose melatonin (~0.3–1 mg) taken 1–2 hours before bedtime can help people fall asleep faster and improve sleep quality — particularly for those with delayed sleep phase, jet lag, or shifting schedules.

The phase-shifting effects (adjusting your internal clock) are strongest when melatonin is taken in the early evening, well before melatonin levels naturally rise.