What is the recommended dosage for Melatonin?

General: 0.5-5 mg/day; Sleep Cognitive Support: 0.5-3 mg 30-60 min before bed

What are the side effects of Melatonin?

Potential side effects include: Daytime drowsiness, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea, Vivid dreams.

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle. Beyond sleep, research suggests melatonin has antioxidant and neuroprotective properties. Adequate sleep quality, which melatonin supports, is critical for memory consolidation and cognitive function.

What dosage of Melatonin has been used in studies?

Sleep and cognitive studies have used doses ranging from 0.3 mg to 10 mg, typically taken 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime. Research suggests lower doses (0.5 mg to 3 mg) are often sufficient for sleep support. Consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosing.

What are the potential side effects of Melatonin?

Common side effects include daytime drowsiness, headache, and dizziness. Melatonin may interact with blood-thinning medications, diabetes drugs, immunosuppressants, and contraceptives. Long-term high-dose use has not been extensively studied. Consult your healthcare provider.

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Melatonin is a neurohormone that regulates circadian rhythm critical for memory consolidation during sleep. It supports glymphatic system clearance of beta-amyloid and metabolic waste, and is a potent antioxidant in the brain.

How It Works

Regulates circadian rhythm critical for memory consolidation; potent antioxidant that scavenges reactive oxygen species in the brain; modulates GABA-A receptors; supports glymphatic clearance of beta-amyloid during sleep.

Evidence For Conditions

स्वास्थ्य स्थिति	ग्रेड	अध्ययन	प्रतिभागी
Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment	C	15	2000	देखें →

Side Effects

Daytime drowsiness
Headache
Dizziness
Nausea
Vivid dreams

Drug & Supplement Interactions

Sedative medications (additive drowsiness)
Blood thinners (may increase bleeding risk)
Diabetes medications (may affect blood sugar)
Immunosuppressants (may stimulate immune function)
Oral contraceptives (may increase melatonin levels)

अपने स्वास्थ्य सेवा प्रदाता को आप जो भी सप्लीमेंट लेते हैं उनके बारे में हमेशा सूचित करें।

त्वरित तथ्य

खुराक: General: 0.5-5 mg/day; Sleep_Cognitive_Support: 0.5-3 mg 30-60 min before bed
रूप: tablet sublingual capsule gummy liquid
प्राकृतिक स्रोत: Tart cherries, Walnuts, Tomatoes, Milk
अधिकतम सीमा: 10 mg/day (higher doses not more effective)
सर्वोत्तम समय: 30-60 minutes before bedtime

साक्ष्य सारांश

Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment C

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