Everything about Melatonin
All articles on Melatonin — from dosage to timing, explained clearly.
Melatonin: the right time to take it in the evening
"Close to bedtime" — but how close? Where the one-to-two-hour rule comes from, why it does not apply to every tablet, and what food changes.
Melatonin: spray or tablet?
A spray reaches the blood faster, a tablet states more precisely how much is in it. What the evidence shows and what matters when buying.
Melatonin for children and teenagers: the rules
For children, melatonin is only available on prescription in the EU. What food supplements may do, what the BfR advises and why teenagers get tired later.
Melatonin for jet lag: direction, timing, amount
The authorised claim is tied to at least 0.5 mg close to bedtime at the destination. Why the direction of the flight decides and when the timing goes wrong.
Is melatonin addictive? What the evidence shows
Tolerance, dependence, rebound: what long-term studies on melatonin actually show, where the data is thin and which kind of habituation really exists.
Melatonin dosage: 0.5, 1, 2, 5 or 10 mg?
The authorised claim is tied to 1 mg per portion, the jet lag claim to 0.5 mg. What higher strengths mean and where medicines law begins.
Melatonin duration: how long does it act in the body?
How long does melatonin last? Half-life, how the body clears it and how to avoid feeling groggy the next morning.
Melatonin, valerian and ashwagandha compared
Melatonin, valerian and ashwagandha compared: origin, use and differences between the three substances, set out factually.
Melatonin and shift work: a guide to taking it
Melatonin 10 mg and shift work: guidance on how, when and how much to take for daytime sleep after a night shift.
Why shouldn't you take alcohol and melatonin together?
Alcohol and melatonin together? Why this combination disrupts sleep, what the risks are and what to watch out for — clearly explained.