The short answer · Night awakenings
Take sustained-release melatonin for night awakenings. This is the one to buy.
Solaray, Extended Release Melatonin With Glycine, 100 VegCaps
4.7· 83 ratings· $0.17/serving
Sustained-Release Melatonin 10 mg — higher than the studied 1-5 mg window
Of 528 products scored for Night awakenings, Solaray, Extended Release Melatonin With Glycine, 100 VegCaps ranks #1 with a DoseRank score of 80. Sustained-Release Melatonin is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
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The form“Why Sustained-Release Melatonin — not L-Serine?”Evidence Strong evidence
Sustained-Release Melatonin is the strongest evidence signal for this outcome.
- Sustained-Release MelatoninThe pick
Strong evidence · 10 mg
Melatonin formulated to release gradually over hours; aims to maintain overnight levels and reduce early-morning waking rather than just speed sleep onset.
- L-Serine
Limited evidence · 3582 mg
Non-essential amino acid feeding phospholipid synthesis, one-carbon metabolism, and neurotransmitter pathways; a precursor to glycine and cysteine that supports cognitive function.
The dose“Is the dose actually effective?”Dose fit 93
Sustained-Release Melatonin at 10 mg is higher than the studied 1-5 mg window.
Sustained-Release Melatonin
Studied window 1-5 mg · this pick 10 mg
The ranking“Why should I trust this pick?”Trust 48
Limited trust signals so far for this listing. Each product gets a DoseRank score blending clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value. Retailer links may be affiliate links — the scoring model decides placement, never payment from a brand.
- 528 products scored
- Never paid placement
- Evidence level: Strong · 92
- 92 brands
- 2 ingredients
The price“Can I do better than $0.17 a serving?”Value 63
$0.17 per serving — mid price tier for this outcome. Nothing else in this ranking costs less per serving.
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The #1 pick is $0.17 a serving.Solaray, Extended Release Melatonin With Glycine, 100 VegCaps — in stock at a tracked retailer.
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Solaray, Extended Release Melatonin With Glycine, 100 VegCaps ranks #1 for Night awakenings with a DoseRank score of 80. The score blends clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust signals and value across 528 products scored for this outcome.
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