Although melatonin is not registered in Anvisa, it has been marketed for many years in several countries such as the United States, Portugal, Spain and Italy.
Treats insomnia, improves sleep quality, combats jet lag symptoms and combats premature aging.
Learn more about the benefits of melatonin
Take 1 capsule of melatonin 30 minutes before bedtime. Melatonin does not induce sleep, but improves its quality.
The dose varies from 1 to 5 mg depending on the needs of the individual. Treatment is usually started at lower doses and increased as needed. Older people may need higher doses and melatonin can also be found in 20 mg capsules. However, this supplement should only be used on medical advice.
Headaches, nausea and discomfort may occur when used in excessive doses.
Children under 12 years of age, in case of pregnancy and during lactation, due to the lack of scientific evidence of the safety of this supplement in these phases.