Vivid dreams, increased daytime sleepiness, and evenhormone disruption1are also possible.

Here’s a primer on the potential side effects of melatonin and how to avoid them.

Why do melatonin supplements cause grogginess and other side effects?

Emma Loewe

Taking extra, supplemental melatonin can strengthen the signal that bedtime is here.

Other ways to improve sleep, sans grogginess.

Revee Barbour, N.D., M.S., naturopathic doctor, and owner ofDr.

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The takeaway.