CanPrev CanPrev - Melatonin 3mg, 60 vcap

Price

Regular Canadian retail price: $17.58 CAD. Price Vault members pay below retail on this product. Member pricing is private and shown after a free opt-in, with no membership fee, no minimum order and no subscription.

In stock. Free shipping across Canada on orders over $89, flat $9.95 under that. 30 days to request a return, with return shipping paid by the customer. Ships from Victoria, BC.

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Why people keep reordering it

Easier wind-down

Supports a calm transition into restful sleep.

Non-habit forming

Works with your own rhythm, with nothing to wean off.

Wake up clear

Made to support deep sleep without the morning grog.

Best suited to: waking up in the middle of the night, flying across multiple time zones, shift workers trying to reset sleep timing.

What the research supports

This is a 3 mg sustained-release melatonin capsule meant to be taken before bed. The slow-release format is designed to keep melatonin trickling in over 6 to 8 hours rather than spiking and clearing quickly, which is aimed at people who fall asleep fine but wake partway through the night. It's built for resetting a disrupted circadian rhythm, whether from jet lag or an irregular sleep schedule.

Melatonin trials for sleep onset and jet lag typically use anywhere from 0.5 mg to 5 mg, with 3 mg sitting comfortably in the commonly studied middle range. It's not a low dose, and for some people it's actually more than needed to shift sleep timing.

falling asleep faster (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis)

Melatonin modestly reduces the time it takes to fall asleep in people with disrupted sleep patterns, though effect sizes are often small.

easing jet lag (evidence: moderate, from human rct, meta-analysis)

Taken at the destination bedtime, melatonin has reasonably consistent evidence for reducing jet lag symptoms after crossing several time zones.

staying asleep through the night (evidence: mixed, from human rct)

Sustained-release formats are intended to address night waking, but trial results on maintaining sleep are less consistent than results for sleep onset.

Read the literature: falling asleep faster on PubMed, easing jet lag on PubMed, staying asleep through the night on PubMed.

Is it right for you

Worth it if

waking up in the middle of the night

the sustained-release format is meant to keep melatonin available for 6 to 8 hours instead of clearing in an hour or two.

flying across multiple time zones

3 mg melatonin taken at the new local bedtime is a commonly used dose for shifting circadian timing after jet lag.

shift workers trying to reset sleep timing

melatonin at this dose helps signal to the body that it's time to wind down, independent of daylight.

Look elsewhere if

someone who just has trouble falling asleep, not staying asleep

a lower, fast-release dose (0.5 to 1 mg) taken closer to bedtime is often enough to trigger sleep onset without lingering into the next morning.The keyword mismatch aside, a fast-release format works better for this use.value:

trying this for the first time

start by seeing how a lower melatonin dose sits with you, since 3 mg sustained-release can leave some people groggy in the morning.

pregnant or breastfeeding

talk to a doctor before using any melatonin product, since dosing in that situation isn't something to self-manage.

What to expect

Most people notice an effect the first night or two, either falling asleep a bit faster or staying asleep longer through the night. For jet lag, it works best used for a few days around travel at the new local bedtime rather than as a one-off.

How it compares

Compared with fast-release 1 mg melatonin

the sustained-release format keeps melatonin present through the night, which targets middle-of-the-night waking rather than just falling asleep faster. The tradeoff: the higher 3 mg dose and slower release means more melatonin in your system into the early morning, which can cause grogginess in sensitive people.

Product details

Active ingredient

CanPrev - Melatonin 3mg

Ingredient form

vcap

Strength

3 mg

Servings per container

60

Country of manufacture

Canada

Independent testing

independent laboratories

Certifications

Non-GMO, Made in Canada

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place

Brand

CanPrev

How to take it

Take 1 to 2 capsules daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.

• Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Consult a practitioner if you are pregnant, nursing or on medication.

Interactions and cautions

Medications

May add to the effect of sedative medication. Review with your practitioner.

Timing

Separate from medications by 2 to 4 hours unless directed otherwise by a healthcare practitioner.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Consult a healthcare practitioner before use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

General

Use only as directed. Discontinue and consult a practitioner if you experience an adverse reaction.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Free certified advisors are available at 1-888-386-1211, Mon to Fri, 9am to 5pm PT.

Questions about CanPrev - Melatonin 3mg

Is this the genuine, authentic product?

Yes. It is identical to what you would pay full price for anywhere else, sourced through our authorized supplier relationships.

How is the price below retail?

We buy direct, with nobody in the middle taking a cut, and we sell it for close to what we paid. You see the price privately because you have unlocked the Vault.

How fast does it ship?

Orders placed before 12pm PT are processed the same day and ship within two business days. Shipping is free over $89, and a flat $9.95 under that.

Can I return it?

You have 30 days after it arrives to request a return. Product must be unused, in its original packaging, with proof of purchase, and return shipping is paid by you. Find it cheaper anywhere in Canada and we will match the price.