Best Melatonin Supplements of 2024

Nature’s Bounty has over 50 years of supplement manufacturing experience. The company is known for being accessible and affordable. The tablets in the Nature’s Bounty Melatonin bottle are double-layered, meaning the first layer of 2.5mg melatonin is fast-acting. The second layer of added 2.5mg melatonin is designed for extended release. In addition to melatonin, one tablet contains dicalcium phosphate, vegetable cellulose and less than 2% silica, triacetin, vegetable juice color, vegetable magnesium stearate and vegetable stearic acid. Nature Bounty supplements are non-GMO and contain no artificial flavors, sweeteners, preservatives, sugar, starch, milk, soy, sodium, gluten, wheat, yeast or fish.

Take one tablet at bedtime. One bottle will last about 60 nights.

Olly consistently produces great tasting gummy vitamins. If you don’t like swallowing pills with an aftertaste, gummy supplements may be for you. Olly Sleep gummies are unique on this list because they don’t just contain melatonin. Each two-gum serving contains 15 calories, 3 grams of carbohydrates, 2 g of added sugar, 1 g of protein, 100 mg of L-theanine, 3 mg of melatonin, 17 mg of chamomile extract, 17 mg of passionflower extract, and 16 mg of lemon balm extract. Other ingredients include glucose syrup, beet sugar, water, gelatin, natural flavors, citric acid, colors (from blueberry and carrot juices), pectin, vegetable oil, and carnauba wax. They are processed in a facility that produces products that may contain soy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, milk, fish, shellfish and wheat.

Gummies are blackberry flavored, gluten free and artificial flavor free. Take two chews 30 minutes before bed – no water or food required.

Natrol is one of the most popular melatonin brands. One bottle of Natrol contains 100 tablets, enough for 100 nights. Fast-dissolving tablets do not require water. One serving contains 10 mg of melatonin and other added ingredients such as dextrose, microcrystalline cellulose, cellulose gum, crospovidone, maltodextrin, glyceryl behenate, sucrose esters, acacia gum, beetroot powder, silica, sucralose and artificial flavor. The tablets do not contain milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, nuts, peanuts, soy, yeast and preservatives.

This is the exact melatonin supplement I sometimes use before bed. The only reason these supplements aren’t the best overall is that they may not be for everyone. The flavor is similar to baby cherry cough syrup, so I make sure I always brush my teeth after taking a tablet. Natrol does offer another citrus flavor.

Thorne is a well-known subscription brand for custom supplements. Thorne is popular among athletes because some of their supplements are NSF certified for sports. You know what you’re putting in your body by looking at the label—no surprises. Thorne Melatonin contains 3 mg of melatonin and other ingredients including microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose capsule (derived from cellulose), calcium laurate and silicon dioxide. The capsules are free of artificial flavors, gluten, dairy and soy.

This vegan supplement should be taken at bedtime. One bottle will last about 60 nights.

Liquid supplements are great for anyone who doesn’t like swallowing pills or artificially flavored vitamin resins. Liquid Melatonin now comes in a pack of two 2.0 fluid ounce bottles and requires about 20 drops per serving. Each bottle contains about 60 doses. The lower dose of 3 mg may require a second serving at bedtime. In addition to melatonin, the supplement also contains water, vegetable glycerin, fructose, xylitol (which is very harmful to pets — keep out of reach), organic cane alcohol (6%), natural orange extract (citrus sinensis), natural flavors, potassium sorbate (as a preservative), citric acid, malic acid and natural lemon oil. This liquid supplement does not contain gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients.

Before going to bed, take the drops directly or you can add them to your favorite drink. The taste is citrusy, but reviewers have described the taste as unpleasant. It is recommended to drink something afterwards.