Over the last 10 years, calls to poison control for kids taking melatonin have increased by 530%. More than 94% of those cases were unintentional.

A person who struggles to sleep may turn to a melatonin supplement, but Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Dr. Marri Horvat urges people to talk to their doctor first.

Melatonin has become widely used for people of all ages to help them fall asleep. Were not saying anyone is wrong its over the counter and usually safe in the recommended doses, but there are definitely things to pay attention to when using the sleep aid. According to Consumer Reports, 86% of people who said they tried a dietary supplement for sleep chose melatonin as their remedy of choice. though melatonin certainly has its uses, its important that it is used on limited terms. He especially cautioned parents who give melatonin to their healthy children, mostly because of the lack of unknowns.