Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages – but product inconsistencies and improper dosing lead to real harms
Melatonin – a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America – continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety. Some headlines point to melatonin’s supposed immunity boosting power, while others point to unestablished links between melatonin and heart failure. I’m a pediatrician and sleep medicine doctor specializing in children, adolescents and adults.
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