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Natrol

Natrol is a US supplement brand founded in 1980 by Elliott Balbert and based in Chatsworth, California. It is best known for melatonin, where it describes itself as the top-selling US brand, and also sells 5-HTP, magnesium, biotin and multi-ingredient sleep blends in tablet, gummy and fast-dissolve formats. Private equity firm New Mountain Capital acquired Natrol in late 2020, and it now sits alongside Jarrow Formulas under the Vytalogy Wellness umbrella.

7.8

Average score

Across 1 product

Testing & quality

States that products are made under FDA cGMPs in facilities holding NPA GMP certification, that every batch is tested for potency, microbials and heavy metals, and that independent labs are used. No product-level USP or NSF certification.

Natrol products we’ve reviewed

Front of Natrol Melatonin 5 mg Fast Dissolve Tablets bottle, strawberry flavor, 90 count
Best Value

Cheap, strawberry-flavored melatonin that melts on the tongue. The best-selling 5 mg strength is more than most adults need; the 1 mg or 3 mg version is a smarter start.

cGMP3rd-party tested
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