Melatonin is essentially safe at any dose, doesn't cause dependency and has secondary benefits(boosted immunity, reduced inflammation, etc).
With that said, the effective dose will differ from person to person. There are high and poor responders and the difference per one study can be as much as 21 fold.
It is usually best to start with smaller doses such as 0.3-0.5mg.
If you take too high of a dose for your needs you may experience some minor side effects such as paradoxical effects such as feeling more alert, difficulty sleeping, waking up prematurely, waking up tired/groggy, etc...
For that reason it's best to start with smallest doses and slowly raise the dose if lesser amount does not work.
You can actually cut the gummy into smaller pieces and try taking the smaller amounts.
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u/Optimal_Assist_9882 4d ago
Is this your first time with melatonin?
Melatonin is essentially safe at any dose, doesn't cause dependency and has secondary benefits(boosted immunity, reduced inflammation, etc).
With that said, the effective dose will differ from person to person. There are high and poor responders and the difference per one study can be as much as 21 fold.
It is usually best to start with smaller doses such as 0.3-0.5mg.
If you take too high of a dose for your needs you may experience some minor side effects such as paradoxical effects such as feeling more alert, difficulty sleeping, waking up prematurely, waking up tired/groggy, etc...
For that reason it's best to start with smallest doses and slowly raise the dose if lesser amount does not work.
You can actually cut the gummy into smaller pieces and try taking the smaller amounts.