Melatonin is wildly popular—and wildly misunderstood. Here’s why scientists say taking this supplement doesn’t necessarily ...

Usually, the starting dose is two milligrams (mg) of melatonin slow-release tablets, taken 30 minutes to one hour before bedtime. The dosage can be increased gradually depending on its ...

Even more concerning is that some products packed in way more melatonin than advertised—one sample had a staggering 667% of the dosage listed. While the average dosage of 1.7 milligrams (mg) per ...

The study evaluated adults who took melatonin at the recommended dosage of 5 milligrams per day (mg/d), as well as those who exceeded that dosage. Before 2005–2006, the authors found that users ...

But, a study in 2017 by Canadian researchers looking at 31 melatonin supplements in chewable tablet, capsule, and liquid forms, found similarly wild variability in products.

In general, however, 1-10 milligrams (mg) tends to be the recommended dosage range for pro-aging benefits. If you’re just starting out, it’s best to start lower, such as between 1 and 3 mg.

The correct dosage of melatonin should be from 2mg to maximum 10mg. Children till the age of 12 years should not take melatonin above 3mg per day.

The older the child, the greater the dosage, with preschoolers taking anywhere from 0.25 to 2 mg and preteens taking up to 10 mg. A need for caution In a study published in April, researchers at ...