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The Melatonin Dose That Matched the Body's Own Was 0.3 mg. Most Bottles Hold Ten Times That or More.

In studies at MIT, a fraction of a milligram restored normal night time levels. Larger doses kept melatonin raised into the next day. Here is what the research found.

By Daniel Reyes · November 1, 2026

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