MetaSleep® by Metagenics – Time-Release Sleep Support
MetaSleep sleep support combines melatonin with kava root extract for adults seeking help with occasional sleeplessness and winding down before bed. Its time-release melatonin is designed to support falling asleep and staying asleep, while kava complements that approach with relaxation support. This 60-capsule formula brings two different roles together: support for a healthy sleep-wake pattern and help settling into a calmer evening. It is intended to complement a consistent bedtime routine rather than replace attention to the reasons sleep has become difficult.*
Key MetaSleep Benefits
- Supports a healthy sleep-wake rhythm with melatonin, an ingredient used for nighttime sleep support.*
- Offers occasional sleeplessness support through a time-release formula designed for both the beginning and continuation of sleep.*
- Provides bedtime relaxation support with kava to help calm the mind as you prepare for rest.*
How MetaSleep Works
The formula addresses sleep timing and relaxation together. Melatonin supports the body's nighttime rhythm, while its time-release delivery is intended to extend that support beyond the initial bedtime period. Kava provides a complementary botanical component for unwinding. These functions are different, so MetaSleep is not simply a higher-dose melatonin product. Your practitioner can help determine whether a combined formula suits your needs and whether another approach would be more appropriate.*
Key Functional Ingredients Include:
- Melatonin: Provides nighttime sleep support. A small human trial of a different sustained-release melatonin formulation found improvements in sleep measures in adults with poor sleep quality. That ingredient-level evidence does not establish identical effects for this melatonin-and-kava combination.*
- Kava (Piper methysticum) Root Extract: Supplies standardized kavalactones for kava relaxation support. MetaSleep pairs this botanical with melatonin to support a calmer transition toward sleep, rather than relying on melatonin alone.*
Each two-capsule serving supplies 600 mg of kava root extract and 3 mg of melatonin. The serving information below describes two capsules; it should not be confused with the amount in one capsule. Follow the adult directions and discuss medication use with your practitioner before starting.
MetaSleep Is Formulated For
- Adults considering melatonin and kava capsules for occasional difficulty settling into sleep.*
- Adults seeking a combined approach to nighttime rhythm and relaxation, with practitioner guidance.*
- Adults who can follow the alcohol, medication, drowsiness, pregnancy, nursing, and liver-related precautions below. This is not a children's sleep supplement.
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Recommendation: Adults take 1-2 capsules approximately 30 minutes prior to sleep or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules
Servings Per Container: 30
Kava (Piper methysticum) Root Extract† [standardized to 10% total kavalactones (60 mg)] ... 600 mg **
Melatonin ... 3 mg **
**Daily Value not established.
†As Kavaton®. Kavaton® is a trademark of Network Nutrition Pty Ltd
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, capsule [hydroxypropylmethylcellulose and sodium copper chlorophyllin (color)], silicon dioxide, and magnesium stearate (vegetable).
May cause drowsiness. Do not exceed recommended dosing. Avoid use if consuming alcohol. If taking medication, consult your healthcare practitioner before use. Use with caution if driving or operating machinery. Keep out of the reach of children.
Frequently Asked Questions About MetaSleep
What are the main benefits of MetaSleep?
MetaSleep combines time-release melatonin for sleep-wake rhythm support with kava root extract for relaxation. The formula is designed to help adults fall asleep and stay asleep while supporting a calmer transition to bedtime. It is an option for occasional sleeplessness, not a promise of uninterrupted sleep every night. Responses vary, and your practitioner can help you decide whether both ingredients fit your sleep concerns and health history.*
Who should consider MetaSleep, and how is it taken?
The manufacturer provides directions for adults: take 1-2 capsules approximately 30 minutes prior to sleep or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. A full two-capsule serving contains 600 mg of kava root extract and 3 mg of melatonin. Do not exceed the recommended dosing. The formula is not for use during pregnancy or nursing or if you have liver problems. Ask your practitioner about suitability before combining it with medication.
Are there side effects or precautions with MetaSleep?
MetaSleep may cause drowsiness. Avoid use if consuming alcohol, consult your healthcare practitioner before use if taking medication, and use caution if driving or operating machinery. Do not use if pregnant or nursing or if you have liver problems. If symptoms associated to liver disease or injury occur, stop use and consult your healthcare practitioner. Keep the product out of the reach of children and do not exceed recommended dosing.
How does MetaSleep fit into an overall sleep-support routine?
MetaSleep is intended to support nighttime rhythm and relaxation alongside your usual sleep routine. It is not a substitute for enough time in bed or for a practitioner reviewing persistent sleep concerns. Its combination of melatonin and kava makes medication review and attention to the label precautions especially important. Discuss continuing use with your practitioner rather than increasing the dose on your own when sleep does not improve as expected.*
These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.