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MELATONIN Issue No. 52
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Melatonin Explained: What It Is and How the Dose Is Shown on the Label

By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026


By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026

Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain. The body makes more of it in darkness and less in bright light, which is why its levels follow the daily cycle of night and day. Small amounts are also found in foods such as tart cherries, tomatoes and some nuts.

How is supplement melatonin made?

Supplement melatonin is made synthetically in a laboratory, not extracted from animals, so it is generally suitable for vegetarians. Check the veg mark on the pack.

Reading the dose

Labels list melatonin in milligrams per serving. Products range widely, from under 1 mg to 10 mg, so always check the strength and follow the label.

Melatonin is not suitable for everyone, including children, pregnant or nursing women and people taking medication. Speak to a doctor before use.

What to check before you buy

  • The amount of each ingredient per serving, not just per capsule
  • How many capsules make one serving and how many servings are in the pack
  • Whether any ingredient sits inside an undisclosed "proprietary blend"
  • An FSSAI licence number and the veg/non-veg mark on the pack

Label facts: Zespo Melatonin 10 mg - 120 Veg Capsules

  • 10 mg per single-capsule serving
  • 120 capsules per bottle
  • Made in India in a GMP-certified facility, FSSAI-licensed

See Zespo Melatonin 10 mg - 120 Veg Capsules on zespo.in · Also on Amazon.in (search "Zespo").

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Zespo products are food supplements, not medicines. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Take supplements as directed on the label and speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.


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