Melatonin is often seen as a natural, harmless fix for sleep problems. But not all melatonin is created equal — and high-dose melatonin supplements could be making things worse in the long run.
Here are 5 reasons why you should think twice before popping that 5mg (or higher) melatonin pill:
1. It Can Disrupt Your Natural Sleep Cycle
Your body already produces melatonin in tiny amounts — typically 0.3mg to 1mg. High doses can overwhelm your natural rhythm, leading to irregular sleep patterns and even dependency. Instead of resetting your sleep cycle, you may accidentally throw it off completely.
2. More Melatonin ≠ Better Sleep
Contrary to popular belief, taking more doesn’t mean sleeping better. Studies show that low doses (under 1mg) are just as effective — and often safer. Excess melatonin can actually lead to restless sleep, vivid dreams, and grogginess the next day.
3. It May Cause Hormonal Side Effects
Melatonin is a hormone — and in large quantities, it can interfere with your body's hormonal balance. Side effects can include mood swings, headaches, dizziness, and even changes to reproductive hormones over time.
4. It Can Interact With Other Medications
High melatonin levels can interfere with medications for blood pressure, depression, diabetes, and more. If you're on other medications, adding a high-dose melatonin supplement could be risky without consulting a doctor.
5. You Might Build a Tolerance
The more you take, the more your body may rely on outside melatonin, rather than producing its own. This can lead to reduced effectiveness over time — meaning you'll need more and more just to get the same results.
What’s the Safer Option?
At Nutreska, we believe in working with your body — not against it. Our sleep support formulas use low-dose melatonin (1mg or less) combined with natural, non-habit-forming extracts like GABA, Valerian, and Chamomile.
Because when it comes to sleep, more isn’t always better. Smarter is better.
