A melatonin overdose can cause daytime sleepiness and inability to concentrate. JGI/Jamie Grill/Getty Images You can overdose on melatonin which causes daytime sleepiness, dizziness, and headaches.

Americans aren’t sleeping well. Roughly 80% of U.S. adults say they struggle to fall asleep at least one night a week, according to a recent Consumer Reports survey. And research has found that sleep ...

Melatonin is one of the most used supplements in the United States. Among older adults, its use has tripled in the last two decades. But there is no consensus on the right dosage of melatonin, and ...

Melatonin, alongside other trusty over-the-counter sleep aids, is supposed to help you when you're having trouble falling asleep. Usually, melatonin supplements are designed to stop you from tossing ...

Melatonin supplements are far from harmless. Dr Menon discusses the impact of prolonged, high dose use on heart and cardiovascular health.

Medically reviewed by Allison Herries, RDN Key Takeaways Melatonin is a hormone that regulates your circadian rhythm and ...

Some studies point to melatonin use as beneficial to heart health, while others say the opposite. Here’s how to make sense of ...

Melatonin is widely available over the counter and marketed as a sleep aid, but experts are now warning parents to seek medical advice before giving it to children before bedtime. The American Academy ...

"Try taking a low dose to start, taking it about 60 minutes before sleep and skipping continuous release melatonin if this seems to apply to you," he advises. According to the National Sleep ...

While melatonin supplements can support the onset of sleep in most people, the time it takes to work and the duration of its activity can vary. Extended-release melatonin may provide longer elevated ...