Is consuming more than 10 mg of melatonin unsafe?

The typical doses of melatonin are 0.3-5 mg at night. Generally these can be helpful for jet lag, shift work and can help insomnia. Melatonin can act on sites outside the central nervous system, and is only half of the sleep story. read more

The typical doses of melatonin are 0.3-5 mg at night. Generally these can be helpful for jet lag, shift work and can help insomnia. Melatonin can act on sites outside the central nervous system, and is only half of the sleep story. Doses over 30mg for a prolonged time are pretty large indeed. read more

A much lower dose, 0.25 to 0.3 mg, is more effective for regular use." 50mg is 20 times more than the recommended occasional dose, and 200 TIMES the dose suggested for daily use. Melatonin is a hormone -- a powerful chemical messenger -- and the fact that it's over the counter doesn't mean that it isn't dangerous if taken incorrectly. read more

Melatonin is marketed and sold as a dietary supplement or natural remedy. read more