Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD Melatonin is a popular sleep supplement that mimics the natural hormone your brain produces to help regulate your sleep cycle. For best results, it ...

The use of melatonin, a common sleep aid, has increased significantly in the last two decades. More than five times as many adults in the U.S. took melatonin in 2018 than in 2000.

How much melatonin should I take? “A general rule of thumb is when you're taking melatonin, start low and go slow,” said Alpert. “A starting dose can be as low as 0.1 to 0.3 milligrams and ...

Melatonin reaches levels in the blood that can be more than 10 times higher than natural peak concentrations. Soon, many children begin to feel drowsy. Children can generally tolerate melatonin.

Q: I take melatonin to help me sleep at night. But I also like to enjoy a glass of wine or two after a long day to unwind. Is it safe to do both? The struggle to get a decent night’s sleep is real.

Previous research has highlighted just how varied the quality of melatonin products can be; a 2017 study in Canada found that one melatonin supplement contained more than 400 percent of the amount ...

Fact checked by Khara Scheppmann Most melatonin supplements recommend taking the product about 20 to 60 minutes before bedtime, but taking it earlier might be more effective. A recent review in ...