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A new FDA study reveals that many melatonin supplements—especially those marketed for children—contain wildly inaccurate doses, ranging from 0% to over 600% of what is listed on the label. In this episode, we unpack the science and regulatory implications of this inconsistency. Why is a powerful hormone treated like a harmless vitamin? What does this mean for consumer safety, especially among children? We explore the risks, expert recommendations, and what regulators and manufacturers need to do next.
By KGK ScienceA new FDA study reveals that many melatonin supplements—especially those marketed for children—contain wildly inaccurate doses, ranging from 0% to over 600% of what is listed on the label. In this episode, we unpack the science and regulatory implications of this inconsistency. Why is a powerful hormone treated like a harmless vitamin? What does this mean for consumer safety, especially among children? We explore the risks, expert recommendations, and what regulators and manufacturers need to do next.