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"Desperately Seeking Sleep? Meet Melatonin Sleep Support*, Your New Best Friend..."

Are you getting a good night's sleep?

If not, you're not alone. Nearly two-thirds of all Americans complain of occasional sleeplessness.

Nearly 40% of those polled said they wake up off and on throughout the night, while more than 25% said they wake up too early and just can't get back to sleep -- or had a tough time falling asleep in the first place.

And, if that wasn't bad enough, almost half of respondents said they don't feel refreshed when they wake up in the morning. Many feel even more tired and have a difficult time staying awake during the day.

Does any of this sound familiar to you? Occasional trouble falling asleep -- or staying asleep? Don't feel your best when you wake up? That's not the way it's supposed to work...

You want to be able to fall asleep quickly, get a solid night's rest, and wake up feeling recharged, renewed and reenergized.*
Your Well Being Depends Upon a Good Night’s Sleep
Full Night of Sleep
Your brain requires a full night of sleep so it can sweep away toxins

I'm sure you realize that good sleep is not only something you want... It's something you -- and your body -- desperately needs.

You need a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of sleep each night to help:

    Recharge your body and mind
    Sweep away brain toxins
    Support your immune system
    Deal with daily stressors
    Promote muscle and cellular repair
    Restore mental, emotional, and physical energy
    Renew the focus and alertness you need to get through your day

Without a doubt, good sleep is essential for your health and well-being, including your brain function.

Many people are surprised to learn that their brain has its own unique waste removal system, called the glymphatic system.

Your brain must have enough restful sleep at night so it can carry out its normal detoxification and waste removal. While you’re asleep, your brain cells actually shrink by about 60 percent so your brain can more easily flush away toxins and harmful proteins that normally accumulate during the day.

Skimping on sleep may prevent your brain from performing this essential daily task, which can adversely affect your cognitive health.

Not getting enough deep, sound sleep each night can affect you in other unexpected ways, too…
What Happens When You Don’t Get Enough Sleep…
Skimp on Sleep may lose Brain Cells
You can lose precious brain cells when you skimp on sleep

You know how it feels when you don't get enough good quality sleep at night:

    You have difficulty getting out of bed in the morning
    Your performance suffers at school, on the job, or with normal activities
    It takes extra focus and concentration to make even the easiest decisions
    You find yourself feeling clumsy or uncoordinated
    You experience increased moodiness, depression or irritation
    You struggle to stay awake while working or driving

These are just a few of the effects you or a loved one can experience with too little sleep – even short term. A recent study showed that getting less sleep for just one night reduced participants’ ability to function the following day by over 30 percent!

Feeling sleepy or drowsy the next day isn’t only a nuisance, it can be a real threat to your safety and to that of loved ones.

But that’s not all… Researchers have now discovered there’s a real threat to your brain cells, too, when you don’t get enough sleep.

For the first time ever, neuroscientists have been able to show that sleep loss actually results in the loss of neurons and may put you at increased risk for early onset dementia.

Simply, inconsistent and intermittent sleep can cause irreversible brain damage. And here’s the thing… researchers have also found that trying to catch up on lost sleep on the weekend – something that many people try to do – doesn’t prevent this damage.
Beware of This Tempting Solution… It May Bring You Results You Don’t Want
Risks of Sleeping Pills
Sleeping pills come with their own set of risks

Believing there’s a “prescription bottle solution” to your sleep issues can be hard to resist. More people than ever rely on medication to help them sleep.

But are you aware of these little-known, yet scientifically supported facts about prescription sleeping pill usage?

    New users of certain popular sleeping pills have nearly double the risk for car crashes
    Users had a 4.6 time greater risk of death as non-users (based on a study that followed them for an average of 2.5 years)
    Those who averaged over 132 sleeping pills per year were 35 percent more likely to develop a new cancer
    Among adults over 65, users were 50 percent more likely to develop dementia over a 15-year period
    Because they act on your brain the same way as heroin, sleeping pills can be equally addicting

To me, this seems like a very steep price to pay for a chance at improving your sleep. And it turns out it’s not even that great of a chance…

Upon analysis, researchers found that the most popular prescription sleeping pills reduced the average time to go to sleep by less than 13 minutes. And they increased total sleep time by just over 11 minutes, even though study participants believed they had slept longer.

Here’s the cold, harsh truth about sleeping pills, including most non-herbal over-the-counter sleep aids: They make your brain less active; many suppress important REM sleep and dreaming as well. And their brain-depressing effects can last as long as 18 hours!

Thankfully, I’ve got a potent solution for your sleep concerns that doesn’t have these unwanted side effects.*
Sweet Zzz's Can Be Yours Again... No More Praying for Sleep*
Sleep in Bed with Melatonin Sleep Spray

If you or a loved one are one of the millions of people fed up with occasional sleeplessness, you're about to discover how a simple, but totally revolutionary, spray can help you finally experience deep, sound sleep again.*

Imagine how good you’ll feel knowing you can fall asleep quickly and sleep soundly throughout the night…*

And feel rested and energized when you wake up in the morning, ready to meet your day with a clear mind and plenty of get-up-and-go.*

When you get the deep sleep your body needs, you enjoy your life… the life you deserve… the way you want it.

That's why I'm delighted to introduce you to a very unique sleep support blend – Melatonin Sleep Support*.

With Sleep Support*, Enjoy Deep Sleep Without Unwanted Side Effects*

Melatonin Sleep Support* is a proprietary blend of exceptional neuro-nutrients and extracts that promote deep and restful sleep without harmful side effects.*

Sleep Support* is much more than a simple melatonin supplement. In addition to melatonin, my proprietary Neuro Blend includes:

    L-Theanine – An amino acid found in tea that acts as a neurotransmitter promoting relaxation without sedation*
    5-HTP – This serotonin-precursor helps raise serotonin levels in your brain, promoting a positive effect on sleep and mood*
    GABA (gamma amino butyric acid) – Found in studies to increase relaxing brain alpha waves and reduce “busy-mind” beta waves*
    L-Tryptophan – An essential amino acid that’s needed for the production of serotonin in your brain, and it’s a precursor to melatonin and niacin. Shown in clinical studies to help normalize sleep patterns.*

And that’s not all… Melatonin Sleep Support* also contains a proprietary extract blend of:

    Cherry Juice Concentrate – Natural cherry juice for health-supporting anthocyanins, polyphenols, and flavonoids*
    Humulus lupulus – Hops are a sedative plant that have been shown to increase the activity of GABA in the brain*
    Ziziphus jujube – A fruit used in traditional Chinese medicine that may have sedative properties;* works well with 5-HTP

Now that you’ve met the supporting players in Melatonin Sleep Support*, let’s take a look at the “star” of the show: melatonin.
Melatonin -- Nature's Key Player to Help You Get the Sleep You Deserve*
Melatonin Sleep Hormone
Melatonin, the sleep hormone, allows you to awaken each morning refreshed

In countless studies, melatonin has been shown to:

    Increase your feeling of sleepiness*
    Help you fall asleep more quickly*
    Lengthen total sleep duration*
    Enhance overall sleep quality*
    Improve morning alertness*
    Reduce daytime fatigue*

What exactly is this sleep “wonder hormone”?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by a pea-sized gland in the middle of your brain called the pineal gland.

For most people, the pineal gland is inactive during the day. It’s only at night – in darkness – that your pineal gland switches on and begins producing melatonin that gets released into your blood.

Typically, during a normal night's sleep, your melatonin levels stay elevated for about 12 hours (usually between 9 pm and 9 am). As the sun rises and your day begins, your pineal gland turns "off" and the melatonin levels in your blood decrease until they're hardly measurable at all.

The amount of melatonin you create and release every night varies depending on your age. Children usually have much higher levels of melatonin than adults.

As you grow older, your levels tend to decrease. Researchers believe this may explain why many older adults occasionally experience disrupted sleep patterns.

With less melatonin in your blood, the stimulus to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling rested can potentially be compromised.

Indeed, that's just one of the reasons why I believe Melatonin Sleep Support* is so promising as a superior sleep supplement for people with occasional disrupted sleep patterns, including those with travel-related jet lag and night shift workers.*
Common Mistakes Many People Make When Taking Melatonin

As helpful as research shows melatonin may be, I must warn you, it isn’t a “cure-all” for all sleep concerns and it is a potent hormone.

That said, here are some common mistakes that many make when taking melatonin:

    Taking too much

    Perhaps you’ve seen sleep melatonin products that contain 3 mg or even 5 mg of melatonin per serving and wondered if “more is better.” Too high a dose can potentially disrupt your sleeping pattern and cause you to wake up in the middle of the night. And too much melatonin in your system may make it more difficult to wake up alert and refreshed in the morning.

    That’s why we’ve formulated Melatonin Sleep Support* with what’s optimal for most people to promote sound sleep - 1.5 mg per 6 spray-dose.*
    Taking it too late

    If you take oral melatonin tablets right before hopping into bed, you’re likely to think it’s not working and be tempted to take more. Melatonin tablets can take as long as 90 minutes to start working in your body.

    My Melatonin Sleep Support* goes to work right away, eliminating that frustrating “waiting” period.
    Taking it for stress, depression, or anxiety

    Melatonin may not help with these situations because they are unrelated to levels of melatonin in your body. Although we have included other neuro-nutrients that may be helpful in my Melatonin Sleep Support*, I suggest you use relaxation techniques like EFT for addressing feelings of stress, anxiety, and minor depression.

See for Yourself... The Melatonin Sleep Support* Difference*

A quick stroll down your health food store aisle or an online search reveals dozens of melatonin supplements.

So, it makes sense that you might ask yourself: "Aren't all melatonin supplements the same?"

Instead of me telling you why I believe Melatonin Sleep Support* is far superior to other brands, I want you to see for yourself. So, I've put together a chart so you can compare Melatonin Sleep Support* to the other supplements out there.

Looking at this, I'm sure you'll see why I believe so strongly in Melatonin Sleep Support*.
Benefits You Want     Melatonin Sleep Support     Other Brands
Take advantage of the perfect level of melatonin      YES - because it contains 1.5mg per dose, you're assured the dose you need when you need it.*     Many supplements come in doses that may be higher than optimal for the best results.
Quick absorption without having to swallow pills*      YES - you get optimal absorption without pills.*     Many supplements require you to swallow a tablet, capsule, or gelcap.
Only essential ingredients      YES - as you can see on the label, we have included only the most essential ingredients for you, and did not include sugar, starch, wheat, soy, gluten, eggs, salt, or dairy.     Many supplements contain animal-based fillers, such as the saturated fatty acids magnesium stearate and stearic acid (which are often used only to lubricate the machines that make the supplements).
Allow me to enjoy the benefits of other supplements      YES - Melatonin Sleep Support* does not interfere with the absorption of other vitamins, minerals, and/or supplements.*     Many supplements include ingredients that actually decrease the absorption of your other daily supplements (e.g. dicalcium phosphate, magnesium stearate)
Get the exact dose every time      YES - with its pre-metered spray doses, you can be confident that you're getting the perfect dose every time... and fast.*     Even with brands that offer liquid forms of melatonin, it is difficult to get the exact dosage with clumsy droppers.
Feel peace of mind      YES - with melatonin you'll rest easy, because studies have shown that its use is neither addictive nor habit forming.    
Contains complimentary sleep support nutrients*      YES - you get 8 other nutrients besides melatonin to help aid your sleep*     Many melatonin supplements contain just melatonin

Now that you see how Melatonin Sleep Support* stands up when compared to other melatonin supplements, I'm certain you won't want to settle for anything less... especially when you discover how affordable it is, too!
If You Liked Melatonin Sleep Support* Before, You’re Going to LOVE It Now…
5-HTP: May Increase REM Sleep Time*
5-HTP may help increase your REM sleep time*

Quite honestly, our previous Melatonin Sleep Support* formula has been hugely successful – people swear by how much it helps them fall asleep faster and stay asleep during the night.*

But we wanted to take it one step further to give you potentially more benefits…

That’s when we decided to add 5-HTP, a precursor to the neurotransmitter serotonin. Serotonin is vitally important to your brain – it helps relay signals between cells and regulates mood and behavior.

5-HTP and serotonin may:

    Help produce a calming effect
    Help you fall asleep faster
    Increase the time you spend in REM sleep, which in turn helps you feel well rested and vibrant during the day.

Your body makes 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP) from tryptophan, an essential amino acid found in food. You can’t get 5-HTP in the foods you eat, however, and researchers have discovered that eating tryptophan-rich foods has little impact on your 5-HTP levels.

Luckily, a natural source of 5-HTP is available for extra sleep support. Supplemental 5-HTP is made from the seeds of an African plant called Griffonia simplicifolia, and that’s what we’ve added to my Melatonin Sleep Support*.
Powerful Sleep Support Without Pills*
Melatonin Sleep Support* Spray

With my Melatonin Sleep Support*, you won’t need to pop another pill to help you get the sleep your body needs.

Simply spray my delicious raspberry-flavored spray directly into your mouth about an hour before going to bed. Melatonin Sleep Support* contains no sugar, starch, soy, salt, gluten, artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives!

When you choose Melatonin Sleep Support*, you're saying YES to a sleep revolution* that utilizes...

    Precisely measured doses*... Without any effort
    Melatonin Sleep Support's* revolutionary delivery system gives you the exact pre-metered doses you need every time. No more questioning if you measured correctly -- just peace of mind knowing that sleep is on its way.*

    Optimal absorption*... With every spray
    Melatonin Sleep Support* makes sure you receive the optimal dose of melatonin and other sleep-supporting nutrients. No more wondering if it's going to work -- your sleep support comes when you need it most.*

    Fast results... The benefits you need, quickly*
    Because Melatonin Sleep Support* is quickly absorbed, the sleep-supporting nutrients you want are available right away.*

    Convenience… At home or away
    The perfect size for slipping into your pocket or purse, Melatonin Sleep Support* goes anywhere you go. No water needed and you can take it with or without food.

Isn’t It Time You Sent Your Sleep Issues Packing?*
Mercola Sleep Mask with Lavender

Filled with a delicate blend of lavender flowers, my Sleep Mask with Lavender lulls you into restful slumber.

Lavender has been scientifically proven to soothe and induce calm, thus enhancing your sleep and allowing you to fall asleep faster.

The aromatherapy powers of lavender boost mental capacity, enabling your brain to organize memory while you sleep.

Nervous system activity slows, allowing you to enjoy soothing, calming sleep. You awaken feeling refreshed and revitalized.

"Sleeping did not happen until [my husband and I] used your melatonin spray. It has been three nights so far. Last night I even had a dream! Thank you so much." - Holly Gillin

You may be wondering… “Is Melatonin Sleep Support* right for me?”

I invite you to ask yourself these three questions:

    Do you occasionally have difficulty falling asleep, wake up during the night, or wake up too early? If so, Melatonin Sleep Support* could be the perfect solution for you.*
    Do you occasionally experience daytime fatigue, sleepiness, or occasional irritability? If so, Melatonin Sleep Support* might be just the very thing you need.*
    Do you occasionally get too little or poor quality sleep? If so, Melatonin Sleep Support* could make those kinds of nights distant memories.*

Hopefully, these questions can help you decide if Melatonin Sleep Support* is right for you, just as it is for so many others searching for an effective sleep solution.

Let Melatonin Sleep Support* Soothe You to Sleep, Starting This Week*

If you're plagued by occasional sleepless nights, I know how frustrating it can be.

You likely suffer in silence, and even after just one bad night of sleep, you may not be "100%" for days.

How much is one good night of sleep worth to you? Less than the price of a glass of warmed milk, a cup of chamomile tea, or the time you waste counting sheep?

I thought so...

It’s time to take control over those occasional restless and sleepless nights.

Deep sleep… sweet dreams… sharp, energy-filled days – it doesn’t get any better than that – especially when it can cost you so little each day!

Don't put up with another frustrating night* -- order your Melatonin Sleep Support* right now!

Label Snapshot for Melatonin Sleep Support* Spray
Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 6 Sprays (about 0.78 mL)
Servings Per Container: About 32       Amt. Per Serving     % Daily Value
Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as Nicotinic Acid)     1.5 mg     8%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)     3 mg     150%
Dr. Mercola’s Special Blend     46.1 mg     *
Tart Cherry (from Prunus cerasus [Fruit] Concentrate)          
Chamomile Flower Extract          
Jujube (from Ziziphus jujuba [Seed] Extract)          
Dr. Mercola’s Neuro Blend     34.5 mg     *
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid)          
L-Theanine          
L-Tryptophan          
Melatonin (1.5 mg)          
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
(from Griffonia simplicifolia [Seed] Extract)          

*Daily Value (DV) not established.

OTHER INGREDIENTS: Water, Vegetable Glycerin, Xylitol, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate (to Maintain Freshness), Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Guar Gum, Stevia (Stevia rebaudiana [Bertoni]) (Leaf) Extract.

SUGGESTED USE: Adults, as a dietary supplement, shake before use, and take six (6) sprays an hour before bedtime as needed.
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    4. Q: How long before bedtime should I take this?
    5. Q: How long can I use this?

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