Some sleep-aid gummies contain over 300% more melatonin than labeled, study finds Meanwhile, there's been an increase in poisonings as kids accidentally consume the melatonin supplement.

Consumer Reports explains whether melatonin for kids is safe and effective. The hormone is a popular sleep aid but data on its long-term safety in kids is scant.

It’s an over-the-counter sleep aid that’s often considered safe and natural. That’s not true, especially for kids, experts say. Here are the good, bad and the unknown about melatonin.

Melatonin Overdoses Among Kids Are Up 530%, New Research Finds. 4 minute read. ... That kind of accidental poisoning is especially likely with melatonin since, while the product is sold in tablet, ...

SEATTLE — Getting a good night's rest isn't always easy for everybody, and that applies to kids and teens too. A recent study shows more young people are turning to a supplement known as ...

It comes in the form of a tablet or a gummy and is considered a supplement. ... found 6% of kids ages one to four and 18% of kids ages five to nine are given melatonin by their parents as a sleep aid.

Parents give kids more melatonin than ever, with unknown long-term effects More children are taking the hormone in the form of nightly gummies or drops. Michael Schulson, Undark Magazine – Apr 8 ...

Regular use of melatonin to help kids sleep has become “exceedingly common,” with nearly 1 in 5 adolescents (19 percent) using it, according to research published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics.

Melatonin supplements can be bought over the counter to assist with falling asleep. Too much can be dangerous, especially for kids. Across the country, melatonin poisonings in children are up 530% ...

SEATTLE — Getting a good night's rest isn't always easy for everybody, and that applies to kids and teens too. A recent study shows more young people are turning to a supplement known as ...