Reviews are very conflicting on melatonin. Some say the more the better as 10-50mg boosts the immune system in cancer patients. Then some say mg’s are too high and dosage should be in mcg. Melatonin has been studied far too long for there to not be a definitive answer. I personally am one of the rare ones who get restless with melatonin unless it’s a low dose. Recently I’ve been using nootropic depots 300mcg caps pre bed and it’s been fine. But all the research backing what a powerful antioxidant this supplement is makes me want to mega dose it at 50mg to reap all the benefits. I read that adding 1 tsp (5g) of L-Glycine will help the side effects as L-Glycine has shown to improve melatonin tolerance, as it acts as a serotonin re-uptake inhibitor and decreases core body temperature to match physiological temperature during sleep. Having a hard time with a difinitve protocol.
On a side note we have a 5yr old and 3yr old boys. My wife bought Zarbee’s Naturals melatonin for kids. 1mg tabs. When they take it, it knocks em out and is so relaxing but I’ve read a few things on how “long term” melatonin in children may impact sexual function. I’m mean for Gods sake really? Melatonin was first isolated in 1958. That 60yrs of research and you're still going to say “could potentially” with several side effects!
Edited by John250, 08 June 2018 - 04:01 AM.