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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Wellness By Amy Magill, MA, RDN May 10, 2023 • 4 min Melatonin is a hormone found naturally in the body. It helps control your sleep patterns. Light affects how much melatonin the body produces. In the evening, the body releases more melatonin to prepare you for sleep. By early morning, melatonin levels drop to prepare the body for being awake. Melatonin is found in a number of foods, and it’s also sold as a dietary supplement to help promote restful sleep. Is melatonin safe? Melatonin supplements appear to be generally safe for most people when used occasionally and for a short time. However, less is known about the long-term safety of melatonin supplements.Some adults who take melatonin have side effects. These may include:HeadachesDaytime sleepinessDizzinessStomach crampsIrritabilityShort-term feelings of depressionBecause melatonin can cause drowsiness, don’t drive or use machinery within five hours of taking the supplement. How much melatonin is safe? In adults, typical doses of melatonin range from 0.3 mg to 5 mg at bedtime. However, your healthcare provider may recommend different doses for you based on the reason you’re using it. If you have questions about how to take melatonin, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider.Be sure to follow the directions on the melatonin supplement label. This will tell you how much melatonin to take and how often to take it. Don’t take more than the recommended amount unless directed by your healthcare provider. Taking more melatonin doesn’t make it work faster or better, and it may even be harmful. Is it safe to take melatonin every night? Melatonin is unlikely to be habit-forming and appears to be safe for most people when used on a short-term basis. Is melatonin safe during pregnancy? Not enough is known about the safety of melatonin when used during pregnancy. Until more is
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