Posted on Apr 26, 2023

Study finds melatonin supplements vary in actual dosage compared to what's advertised

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Some people may be getting more than they bargained for when taking melatonin gummies to help them sleep. A new study found that melatonin gummies may contain up to three times more melatonin than advertised due to little FDA oversight.

Here & Now's Scott Tong speaks with STAT reporter Nicholas Florko about why this is concerning.

Study finds melatonin supplements vary in actual dosage compared to what's advertised

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Maj Kim Patterson

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SGT Charlie Lee PO1 William "Chip" Nagel there’s not enough melatonin to get my brain to shut off. So gummies aren’t an option for me.

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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel

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Maj Kim Patterson Don't think it will make Your Brain Shut down but Once or Twice I Know I had too much Melatonin in My System. It wasn't a "Bad Trip" but I was "Tripping". While I Have a High Tolerance, Over 15 MG I Don't Recommend.

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SSG Dennis R.

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My doc & I talked about it, so I bought a bottle of 3mg. Tried it, I didn't feel like it was a sleep aid. Dumped it into the med-disposal bin at the pharmacy.

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Study finds melatonin supplements vary in actual dosage compared to what's advertised

Study finds melatonin supplements vary in actual dosage compared to what's advertised

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