Comments on: Melatonin: Health Benefits and How to Optimize Levels

By: Dr. Jockers

Dr. Jockers — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 20:59:09 +0000

In reply to Tanya. Unfortunately, we aren't able to give specific medical advice or advice pertaining to medications.

By: Robin

Robin — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 12:33:36 +0000

I have heard that magnesium powders can come from China and should be 3rd party tested for heavy metals. Is your product tested?

By: Major Ray Salas

Major Ray Salas — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:14:43 +0000

In reply to Major Ray Salas. Another thing, 10-30 mg of melatonin is not doing a thing!!!

By: Major Ray Salas

Major Ray Salas — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 17:12:43 +0000

In reply to Dr. Jockers. I'm a 77 year old very slim male, retired Marine in the top 1 % of physically fit folks my age. Do not smoke, drink a little wine before supper and I am happy, happy, happy. All of a sudden after being a good sleeper, (8-9 hours with one bathroom break and immediately fall asleep again). I'm in bed by 10 PM. Suddenly I'm up at 3 AM going on for weeks now. Great marriage, all the money I need and my humor is always jolly. Have no idea what brought this on!! Will your "SLEEP SUPPORT do anything??

By: Karl

Karl — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 15:37:49 +0000

On testing Melatonin levels Dr J …I’ve heard Dr Russell Reiter (the long time melatonin researcher) say to accurately test one’s melatonin levels it needs to be done at night and in the dark. He also says Melatonin has no known LD (Lethal Dose)… he himself has been taking like 80 mg’s a night for decades. One’s correct dosage could simply be based on how toxic they are, but then again it’s never as simple as we hope it should be. Your thoughts on all of the above Dr J … Thanks :).

PS … did you take presentation class in college?… because your articles are always so well done, visually impressive , informative , and easily digestible….Well done Sir

By: Jackie

Jackie — Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:27:14 +0000

My son has idiopathic epilepsy and struggles to get to sleep. His neurologist recommended melatonin which has worked well for him but is causing vivid nightmares. He takes magnesium with his anti-seizure medication but that didn’t work on its own. Do you have any recommendations for a melatonin that does not cause nightmares? Have you treated any patients with seizure disorder? and what have your results been? His neurologist’s only solution is more medication. At 16 years old, I want more for him. I would love to take a natural approach to see if we can resolve these issues he’s having. Thank you!

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 12 Sep 2023 15:40:20 +0000

Can taking a melatonin supplement reduce the amount of melatonin your body produces? I’m worried about dependency and/or long term effects of taking melatonin. We take low doses (1-2mg) and definitely see benefits. Thank you!

By: Tanya

Tanya — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:39:25 +0000

Hello Dr. Jockers,

Can I take melatonin whiles I’m taking dexamethasone (current dose is 0.75mg) for brain cancer, glioblastoma? Thank you

By: Tom Crowley

Tom Crowley — Sun, 12 Mar 2023 15:52:31 +0000

In reply to Dr. Jockers. Great, thank you for clearing this up!

By: Dr. Jockers

Dr. Jockers — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:47:53 +0000

In reply to Siegfried Jose Emme. Yes for sure, very high doses work very well for some individuals with cancer.

By: Dr. Jockers

Dr. Jockers — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:46:05 +0000

In reply to Tom Crowley. No this is definitely not true. Many people are taking 5-10mg or more and having their highest quality sleep. Some people respond great to melatonin supplementation and others do not. You have to experiment and see how it works for you.

By: Margarita

Margarita — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 20:01:02 +0000

In reply to Tom Crowley. Many naturopaths recommend 0.3-0.5 mg as it is the amount the healthy human brain produces naturally.