Melatonin is a hormone designed to regulate our circadian rhythm, the cycle that dictates when we should be awake and when we should be asleep. Although melatonin is naturally produced in the pineal gland and found in certain foods such as cherries and walnuts, it is most commonly known as a natural health product for improving sleep.
Supplemental melatonin has been demonstrated to improve sleep parameters under many circumstances. Notably, clinical trials have found that melatonin can improve total sleep time and restfulness in individuals with general sleeplessness. For shift workers or people that commonly travel across time zones, melatonin can greatly improve the transition between day and night shifts or speed up jet lag recovery.
It may surprise many people to learn that melatonin actually has vast health applications in the realm of digestion. For example, research has found that melatonin protects the esophageal lining from acid reflux by increasing local mucous production. This is important because acid reflux into the esophagus can create the burning sensation and cause damage to the tissue. Not only can melatonin reduce heartburn symptoms but clinical trials have also shown that it can improve gastritis and symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome such as pain, abdominal distension and urgency.
Finally, various clinical trials have shown that melatonin can reduce symptoms of itchiness and discomfort in eczema sufferers, reduce migraine frequency, improve tinnitus and decrease endometriosis related pain. Clearly, there is more to melatonin than a good night’s rest.
Melatonin by Cyto-Matrix offers 3mg of pure and stable melatonin per capsule, delivered in a sustained release format to gradually supply melatonin over a 6-8 hour time period. The sustained release delivery is particularly advantageous for those that wake frequently during the night and have difficulty getting back to sleep.
| Ingredient |
Amount |
| Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) |
3mg |
Unit of Measure above: Each capsule
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silicon dioxide. Capsule: hypromellose.
Directions: Adults – Take 2 capsules, once daily at or before bedtime, or as directed by a healthcare professional. Consult a healthcare professional for use beyond 4 weeks.
Indications: Helps increase the total sleep time in people suffering from sleep restriction or altered sleep schedule, e.g. shift-work and jet lag. Helps relieve the daytime fatigue associated with jet lag. Helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep in people with delayed sleep phase syndrome. Helps re-set the body’s sleep-wake cycle.
Warnings: Do not use if safety seal is broken. Consult a healthcare professional prior to use if you are taking blood pressure or sedative/hypnotic medications or if you have diabetes, hormonal disorder, liver or kidney disease, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, migraine, depression, and/or hypertension. Consult a healthcare professional if symptoms persist continuously for more than 4 weeks (chronic insomnia).
Contraindications: Do not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking immunosuppressive drugs. Do not drive or use machinery for 5 hours after taking melatonin.
Brand
Cyto Matix
Why Choose Cyto-Matrix?
We are 100% committed to helping you improve lives.
Cyto-Matrix's products
The excellent clinical results that are achieved with our products, combined with our honest and ethical approach, has earned Cyto-Matrix the trust of many of the most scrutinizing Canadian health care practitioners. We are appreciative and honoured that new clients of Cyto-Matrix quickly become loyal clients and are open to building a lasting relationship with us.
Our philosophy is simple; purity, integrity, innovation:
Purity
Products are developed using the highest grade possible raw materials with vegetable capsules while minimizing the use of excipients.
All products are manufactured in state-of-the-art, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)-compliant Canadian facilities, meeting or exceeding pharmaceutical and Health Canada standards.
Third-Party tested with rigorous QA/QC.
Integrity
All formulations are researched and designed by Naturopathic Doctors based on Health Canada-approved, evidence based science.
Products are fully licensed with approved Health Canada label claims.
All associates are required to adhere to the high ethical standards of the organization.
Customer Service Representatives will refer technical questions to staff doctors, with accurate, fast-as-possible turn around.
Innovation
Cyto-Matrix is continually researching and adding cutting-edge formulas to meet the unique and changing needs of your patients.
Expertise and innovation are shared through seminars, blog articles and Practice Pearls to aid in professional development and continuing education.
Regular feedback from practiticing professionals and our National Advisory Board is an integral part of our innovation. Do share your feedback and ideas!
Quality Manufacturing
Cyto-Matrix products are manufactured in state-of-the-art Canadian facilities in Quebec and Ontario.
Cyto-Matrix's manufacturing facility
These facilities hold valid Site Licenses as per the requirements of Health Canada's Natural Health Product Directorate. In accordance with these guidelines, sites must have procedures in place for distribution records and product recalls and for the handling, storage and delivery of their products. They must also demonstrate that they meet Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
The Quality Assurance Department
This department is responsible for the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's). The main goal here is to ensure the integrity of the result of the finished product. All SOP's ensure compliance with GMP requirements. Other responsibilities include:
Editing of protocols and installation, operation and performance qualification implementation
Validation of HVAC, purified water and other systems
Validation of production of lab equipment
Validation of process including manufacturing/cleaning/sterilizing
The Quality Control Department
Quality Control is done throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that the finished product meets the pre-determined specifications for micro-biological and physiological criteria. Raw materials are specifically tested to ensure the highest level of quality.
The Validation Department
Working closely with the QA and QC departments, the Validation department ensures compliance with all regulations and industry standards. In particular, the main responsibilities of this department are:
Editing of protocols and installation, operation and performance qualification implementation
Validation of HVAC, purified water and other systems
Validation of production of lab equipment
Validation of process including manufacturing/cleaning/sterilizing
Cyto-Matrix Inc. is dedicated to sourcing the highest quality of raw materials available on the global market. It is the combination of high quality raw materials and strictly adhered to GMP practices, which make Cyto-Matrix products of a superior class in the natural health products market.
