Melatonin use for sleep is on the rise, side effects may be dangerous

Melatonin use for sleep is on the rise, side effects may be dangerous

Share on PinterestNew research finds that U.S. adults took twice as much melatonin for sleep in 2018 than they did a decade before. stock_colors/Getty Images A good night’s sleep is essential for good physical health, cognitive performance, and emotional functioning. Numerous sleep studies have documented these facts over time. More and more adults are taking