Most Melatonin Supplements Mislabeled, Study Finds, Posing Risks
- A study found 88% of melatonin supplements analyzed contained inaccurate amounts of the hormone, often much higher than advertised.
- The unregulated supplements can have dangerous health effects, especially in children, with melatonin exposures increasing 530% in the last decade.
- CBD was also found in some products though not listed, violating FDA rules.
- Consumers should consider the risks of supplements and look for independent verification of contents.
- Stricter regulation of the $50 billion supplement industry may be needed, experts argue.