Extended/prolonged-release melatonin
Extended/prolonged-release melatonin is a tier 1 form of Melatonin, used in 0 on-market products .
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on-market products
tier 1
quality tier
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elemental fraction
Why this tier: Not "better/worse" than immediate-release in an absolute sense -- a different PK profile (maintains plasma levels ~8 hours), validated in RCTs specifically for sleep-maintenance in adults 55+ with primary insomnia (EU-registered for that indication).
Source: PMC11510348 (comparative PK)
Brands using this form
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