Myths and Facts About Melatonin
Sources Reviewed by Sabrina Felson, MD on October 26, 2020 Medically Reviewed on October 26, 2020
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Felson, MD on
October 26, 2020
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SOURCES:
FamilyDoctor.org (American Academy of Family Physicians): "Melatonin."
Harvard Health Letter: "Blue Light Has a Dark Side."
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine: "Poor Quality Control of Over-the-Counter Melatonin: What They Say Is Often Not What You Get."
Mayo Clinic: "Is Melatonin a Helpful Sleep Aid -- And What Should I Know About Melatonin Side Effects?"
National Sleep Foundation: "Debunking Sleep Myths: Are Natural Sleep Aids Safe?"
NIH National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health: "Melatonin: In Depth."
Sleep.org (National Sleep Foundation): "How to Use Melatonin for Better Sleep," "How Much Melatonin Should You Really Be Taking?" "What is Melatonin?"
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