How risky is giving melatonin to children?
Feb 10, 2026•Channel
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Published3 months ago
Duration1:46
Video ID3SPB2KErcnI
Languageen
CategoryScience & Technology
PrivacyPublic
Made for KidsNo
Video TypeYouTube Short
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Views779
Likes7
Comments1
Engagement Rate1.03%
Likes per 100 views0.90
Comments per 1K views1.28
Description
Melatonin gummies as sleep aids for children: What are the risks?
To eliminate bedtime struggles, a growing number of parents have turned to melatonin gummies, but these hormone supplements are largely unregulated.
Columnist Alice Klein digs into the evidence on the risks of regularly using melatonin as a sleep aid for children.
Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2511657-melatonin-gummies-as-sleep-aids-for-children-what-are-the-risks/