References · Melatonin

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0.5–1 mg (start low)
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Natrol Melatonin 1 mg Fast Dissolve, 90 tablets
Natrol Melatonin 1 mg Fast Dissolve, 90 tablets
4.7(17,125)
$6.97

Physiologic dose with verified content.

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Pure Encapsulations Melatonin 0.5 mg, 60 Capsules
Pure Encapsulations Melatonin 0.5 mg, 60 Capsules
4.6(1,271)
$12.50

0.5 mg is the physiologic dose — close to what your own body releases. The 5 and 10 mg products that dominate the shelf are far above anything the trials needed, and more melatonin does not mean more sleep.

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What to look for
  • Low dose: 0.5–1 mg
  • USP Verified mark (content accuracy problem is real)
What to avoid
  • 5–10 mg 'extra strength' — more is not better
  • Gummies (content variability)
Safety flags
  • · Label accuracy problem (−83% to +478% of stated dose) — choose third-party-tested.
  • · Interacts with anticoagulants, contraceptives, immunosuppressants.

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