• tal@lemmy.today
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    16 days ago

    Melatonin (20mg)

    That’s a lot of melatonin for one dose.

    kagis

    https://www.sleepfoundation.org/melatonin/melatonin-dosage-how-much-should-you-take

    Melatonin Dosage: How Much Should You Take

    Key Takeaways

    • Most people take 1 to 5 milligrams of melatonin 30 minutes before bed.
    • Experts recommend taking no more than 10 milligrams at a time.
    • Melatonin overdose is on the rise. Consult a doctor before giving melatonin to children.
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      16 days ago

      Yeah, it works for me. That was after trial and error. I used to take it daily when I had really bad sleep issues. Now it’s only if I want 100% sure thing to be dead asleep. Probably why I get groggy from it the next day.