Why I Broke Up With Melatonin — And Fell Asleep With V-Italay Instead

May 14, 2025

Let’s talk about it. Sleep.

I used to be Team Melatonin. We were in a serious relationship—at least once a week I’d be in the bed like, “Please let me get some sleep.” It was a relationship that I had been cultivating since college, that is when my anxiety really kicked up. So it is safe to say that I have been dealing with sleeplessness and anxiety for more than 20 years.

If you have ever used Melatonin, you know the drawbacks. Nightmares.

It was like I was living in a Michael Jackson, Thriller video. It's needless to say that the quality of sleep was not great either. But the options were either bad sleep or no sleep at all. I realize now that I have been going without REAL REST for about a quarter of a century. I literally have not been my true self for a significant amount of time.

Let's Dig Into the Real Deal, you know why you came here. That monster Melatonin.

What’s the Problem With Melatonin?

Melatonin is fine, until it’s not. It’s a hormone your body makes naturally to help regulate sleep, but when you take it as a supplement. Things can get weird:

Nightmares or vivid dreams (that you didn’t sign up for)
Daytime grogginess (you wanted to rest, not feel drugged)
Tolerance issues (the more you take, the less it works)

It’s like that friend who’s helpful at first but starts overstaying their welcome.

Why V-Italay is a Melatonin Breaker

I was introduced to V-Italay a week ago and I realize that I have literally been living in a dream world-literally a haze. I think about the people that I have met that have only met a shadow or a fraction of me. It saddnens me.

I took the V-Italay before bed, very Melatonin like...and I have not been the same since. I woke up refreshed. I showed up immediately better for myself, I opened my eyes with a smile. I showed up better for my daughter and my Mother and then better for clients and colleagues. I literally live in what I like to call, "Pleasantville" now. I am proactive instead of being reactive. I get so much more done and the best part...I'm not a jerk. It's hard to say that being short and dry and also a little rude were characteristics, but they were.

V-Italay is not melatonin. It’s a whole different vibe.

This all-natural, herbal sleep support formula gently restores my body’s natural rhythm—without the scary side effects.

Inside every capsule of V-Italay, you’ll find:

Chamomile – The OG sleep herb that calms the mind
Valerian Root – Known for gently reducing anxiety
Magnesium – The mineral your muscles crave to relax
Passionflower – That whisper-soft botanical that eases you into dreamland

And not a drop of melatonin.

So, no nightmares. No groggy wake-ups. No dependency. Just deep, restorative rest like the grown, gregarious, and goal-getting chick that I am. It is nothing short of miraculous.

Real Talk: I Sleep So Well Now

With V-Italay, I drift off naturally. I wake up refreshed. Corrine doesn’t have to say, “Mommie, why are you walking like a zombie?” anymore. She definitely notices a difference in how patient I am with her. It kinda makes me tear up.

And the best part? I feel in control of my sleep again. Not reliant on a hormone-in-a-bottle, but nourished by nature.

So of course I decided that I needed to share this with my people. It has been a long time since I have decided to share ANYTHING besides a picture of my family. But here I am, sharing again. And it actually feels amazing. Because I know that SO many people, parents and humans need what I have.

Ready to Reclaim Your Rest?

If you have had enough of the restless nights—it’s time for a glow-up in your sleep game.

Mama says try V-Italay.

Order yours now right here at MamaKnowsHealth.com and get ready to:

Sleep beautifully
Wake up joyfully
Live fully

Because you deserve better than “sorta sleep.” Deep, child-like sleep is available for those of us with anxiety and sleep issues.

You deserve V-Italay.

Sweet dreams!

P.S. You are going to see a LOT more of me...because I have a LOT more to share these days!

xoxo,

Sharelle D. Lowery | A Mama

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