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The melatonin overdose risk

Oct 01, 202514 min
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Episode description

Melatonin supplements have gained huge traction in the last few years because they can help bring on a good night’s sleep. 

But is it really safe, particularly for kids? 

Now, the Therapeutic Goods Administration has warned consumers to stop using imported melatonin products, after testing showed many do not meet local standards.

Today, paediatric sleep researcher Sarah Blunden on why the advice is changing.

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Professor Sarah Blunden, Head of Paediatric Sleep Research and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology at Central Queensland University

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