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Melatonin gummies

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purplepenny500 · 03/02/2026 10:28

So my usual American site has now been blocked, any suggestions?

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loveawineloveacrisp · 13/02/2026 06:26

@Flannelfeet I'm using some from Turkey right now, they're freely available in pharmacies.

Flannelfeet · 13/02/2026 06:50

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/02/2026 06:26

@Flannelfeet I'm using some from Turkey right now, they're freely available in pharmacies.

Are they good?

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/02/2026 07:12

Yes - 5mg. They work.

Flannelfeet · 13/02/2026 07:19

loveawineloveacrisp · 13/02/2026 07:12

Yes - 5mg. They work.

Brilliant, thank you for letting me know.

Itsasecretnow · 14/02/2026 00:42

AccidentallyWesAnderson · 12/02/2026 13:19

It’s Portugal I’m going to so I’ll scope out the pharmacies there and see what’s what. I see you’ve placed an order with Biovea so hopefully you’ll be fine with them. I might go down that route too!

I have also bought in Portugal as well, a fees years ago now, so hope you find some good ones!
Am keeping fingers crossed for my biovea! Ordered yesterday and due to be delivered on Monday by dhl. I didn’t realise, until I looked at the tracking details, that they’re actually coming from Bulgaria! So I’d actually be very surprised if they get here on Monday. Or at all. Firstly a 2 (free) working day delivery seems a bit optimistic, especially as it still will have to clear customs when it get here. But with pp who have said they’ve ordered and had stuff stopped at customs it doesn’t make me feel very hopeful. Even tho I needed to use the .net and not .com I think I was expecting the stock to already be in the uk with such a quick delivery timeframe.
all I can do is wait and see and closely follow the tracking over the weekend. It seems mad to come down on melatonin in this way since last year (my last order was in earlyish 24 and I’d ordered enough to last at least a year, so at some point between then and then going to place my order last year the rules seem to have been totally changed. It’s not an “illegal” drug in the uk and as far as I’m aware it hasn’t suddenly been given any class category. It worked well for years, no problems at all, and and then BOOM were blocked from buying from legit pharmacies and apparently customs pounce when they do come in. Has it become actually illegal to either sell to people in the uk, and illegal to export to ? Added to that I’m now not sure if it is now illegal to buy/import it? I’m pretty certain it’s not illegal to be in possession of it.
wouodnt be a problem if we were able to get it on prescription here - I’m sure the majority would take that option, but because it’s not then it’s madness. Especially as it has a positive affect for its prescribed uses. I think I must’ve been taking for at least 8 years - whist away in person, in Europe , or ordering online when not possible. I have no side effects, I researched intensively and should be able to make my own choices for my own health, especially if it isn’t actually illegal.
the side effects and danger aspects of the prescribed z-line of prescription sleeping tablets are causing far worse problems for me and my health, but melatonin is, what, dangerous !
keep your fingers and toes crossed for me, and I shall report back if and when they turn up 🙂

Itsasecretnow · 14/02/2026 00:53

@FoxRedPuppy it can definitely make your skin itch! You do get used to that. Unless you’ve immediately shaved your legs before using it it shouldn’t be too bad. I think if you use something like a foaming/creaming/nourishing type of saving gel (or whatever you find works for your skin type) that should help reduce the prickles/itchiness or hot feeling. The more you protect your skins barrier when shaving (and use sharp blades, as it’ll burn a whole lot more if you have had to go over areas a couple of times with a non sharp blade etc.
And always give your hands a double good wash after.
Some advice, don’t do what I did one day last year where I had freshly shaved legs, then unintentional sunburnt legs and I then needed to use the oil due to my particular symptoms starting. Don’t do that. DONT EVER DO THAT! I have suffered so that you lovely people don’t go down that route and discover that satan level of skin burning! Omg! I wanted to chop my own legs off!!
The fiery cauldrons of hell must’ve been poured over my legs!! 🔥🔥🔥😂😂😂

Blanketenvy · 14/02/2026 07:50

Thanks 🙏 These arrived totally fine for me, sadly don't do gummies and I don't know about quality yet as still have my piping rock order at moment. But they were very reasonable and fast delivery.

sunflowerdaisies · 14/02/2026 07:53

@Itsasecretnowmine arrived from Bulgaria two days after ordering this week from Biovea so fingers crossed for you!

MumofOne28 · 14/02/2026 08:39

Blanketenvy · 14/02/2026 07:50

Thanks 🙏 These arrived totally fine for me, sadly don't do gummies and I don't know about quality yet as still have my piping rock order at moment. But they were very reasonable and fast delivery.

Glad you got them. They don’t taste as nice as piping rock but are stronger. Hope you get on with them ok x

Itsasecretnow · 14/02/2026 17:06

sunflowerdaisies · 14/02/2026 07:53

@Itsasecretnowmine arrived from Bulgaria two days after ordering this week from Biovea so fingers crossed for you!

Thank you for that hopeful comment!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻 That does help, that they are still being delivered in some cases.

however, I was not at all surprised to see this when I got up earlier, customs have stopped them (can see it in the extended tracking details) so am now kind of resigned to thinking that they’re not going to turn up now. Do you know if your tracking showed this as well? But you still got them?

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Tillow4ever · 14/02/2026 18:31

I found out today that a friend is on holiday in Florida and is there for the next 2 weeks. He’s told me he’ll bring some home for me so I’ve just ordered 10 tubs of 200 (for 3 of us) to be delivered to him to bring home.

Really hoping there are no issues doing it this way and I guess I’ll try to find someone on holiday annually to do similar, and I’ve got enough extra to give me leeway on the dates.

Tillow4ever · 14/02/2026 18:35

Oh also, I ordered from a website called Vitamin Grocer UK a few days ago. They are located in the US. I can see on the tracking history they have cleared uk customs!

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sunflowerdaisies · 15/02/2026 08:49

@Itsasecretnowyes mine has this exclamation mark and was on hold at what looked like customs stage so still feeling positive for you.

Anjelika · 15/02/2026 09:10

I used to use Piping Rock and was gutted they no longer ship to the UK. I bought some 5mg gummies from Biovea a month ago and they seem OK. Does anyone know out of interest why Biovea are still shipping here but Piping Rock aren’t? Could Biovea pull the plug any day?

Itsasecretnow · 15/02/2026 15:28

sunflowerdaisies · 15/02/2026 08:49

@Itsasecretnowyes mine has this exclamation mark and was on hold at what looked like customs stage so still feeling positive for you.

Have just looked and it now says processed at Heathrow, so should be on its way now! Have you used this brand before? How have you found the ones you bought?

Itsasecretnow · 15/02/2026 15:36

It’s good that there seems about three companies on here that seem to be getting through customs, in case of any more difficulties in the future. I’ve never used biovea before, and have been mostly taking the same french brand for maybe almost 10 years now, so I’m hoping that at least one of the types that I’ve ordered helps, as none of them have the same make-up/ingredients that mine had. At least they’re not being delivered by Evri so I’m hopeful they’ll end up at the right address 😂

Itsasecretnow · 15/02/2026 15:38

Anjelika · 15/02/2026 09:10

I used to use Piping Rock and was gutted they no longer ship to the UK. I bought some 5mg gummies from Biovea a month ago and they seem OK. Does anyone know out of interest why Biovea are still shipping here but Piping Rock aren’t? Could Biovea pull the plug any day?

I’ve ordered capsules because that’s what I’ve always used, but what do you find about the gummies and how they work? Do you find they’re more effective?

Itsasecretnow · 15/02/2026 15:39

Well that’s weird, it’s been hidden. Was it because I wrote the word gum mie s?

Anjelika · 15/02/2026 15:58

Itsasecretnow · 15/02/2026 15:38

I’ve ordered capsules because that’s what I’ve always used, but what do you find about the gummies and how they work? Do you find they’re more effective?

I always had the Piping Rock slow release tablets which kind of melt in your mouth, no chewing or gulping down in one required. I went for the gummies as I though they would be similar. They seem to be doing the trick so far.

Happytohelp66 · 16/02/2026 12:22

Thank you for your Biovea suggestions - I placed an order on Friday which has just arrived! Now to experiment with different types and quantities of melatonin to find that sweet spot for sleep!

Itsasecretnow · 16/02/2026 14:16

Mine have also arrived today - after the delay at customs over the weekend! Very relieved! I have bought a selection so I’m hoping that at least one of them helps. Will try the first tonight and see what happens. I’m almost nocturnal by now and it’s killing me!

Itsasecretnow · 16/02/2026 14:19

Anjelika · 15/02/2026 15:58

I always had the Piping Rock slow release tablets which kind of melt in your mouth, no chewing or gulping down in one required. I went for the gummies as I though they would be similar. They seem to be doing the trick so far.

Thank you. How are you finding them so far? Mine did arrive today - hurrah! - so tonight I’ll start trying the first ones, that are nearer to my usual in strength and then try the other types/strengths as I go along and see which works the best.

Anjelika · 16/02/2026 17:58

Itsasecretnow · 16/02/2026 14:19

Thank you. How are you finding them so far? Mine did arrive today - hurrah! - so tonight I’ll start trying the first ones, that are nearer to my usual in strength and then try the other types/strengths as I go along and see which works the best.

They seem to be working OK. I started them before finishing my Piping Rock ones just in case they didn’t work. Mine are the 5mg ones but after reading the comments on here about less is more, I will order some lower dosage ones next time.

Tillow4ever · 16/02/2026 20:33

Tillow4ever · 14/02/2026 18:35

Oh also, I ordered from a website called Vitamin Grocer UK a few days ago. They are located in the US. I can see on the tracking history they have cleared uk customs!

i am VERY happy to confirm that this order arrived today without issue. So took a week max from order to arriving. I don’t like the flavour as much as the piping rock ones (I had the fast dissolve mixed berry ones) but they’ll do as long as they work. Guess I’ll find out in 20 mins if they work as well lol!

Anjelika · 16/02/2026 21:11

Tillow4ever · 16/02/2026 20:33

i am VERY happy to confirm that this order arrived today without issue. So took a week max from order to arriving. I don’t like the flavour as much as the piping rock ones (I had the fast dissolve mixed berry ones) but they’ll do as long as they work. Guess I’ll find out in 20 mins if they work as well lol!

Wow there are so many on that website to choose from. Which did you go for (assuming the mixed berry ones you mentioned were the Piping Rock ones)?