How Much Melatonin Should I Take?

Holli Lapes, RD, LD/N

Melatonin is a hormone that is primarily synthesized in the pineal gland and is released mostly at night.¹ Many factors can disrupt the natural release of melatonin in the body. Also, melatonin production naturally declines with age, as is the case with other hormones.^1,2

Melatonin can help people fall asleep but may also lead to a better quality of sleep.³ Additionally, melatonin has strong antioxidant properties and can protect cellular DNA and immune function.⁴

Melatonin is available as a dietary supplement in a liquid or capsule form, with doses varying anywhere from 300 mcg to 10 mg. …read more