Regular use of melatonin as a sleep aid for kids raises concerns

In its natural form, melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycles. It’s also an over-the-counter supplement that is being given to nearly 1 in 5 adolescents as a sleep aid. Pediatricians consider it a worrisome trend because of a lack of regulation and potential side effects.

Видео Regular use of melatonin as a sleep aid for kids raises concerns канала Eugene Pediatric Associates