Chapter
Supplementation of Melatonin
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The normal night's release of melatonin is far lower than the supplements that can be bought in pharmacies, which range from one milligram to 12 or even 20 milligrams. Supplementary levels of melatonin can be supra-physiological and therefore raise concerns.
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The common melatonin supplements range anywhere from 1 to 20 milligrams, far higher than what is typically released by a person's body.
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Melatonin
Summary
The common melatonin supplements range anywhere from 1 to 20 milligrams, far higher than what is typically released by a person's body. While melatonin supplementation may be appropriate for older adults with insomnia, there are concerns about the potential negative effects of taking supra-physiological levels of melatonin.