MaxThrustPower, after all those quotes, there is very little that you wrote that contradicts with what I said. I do not dispute much of what you quoted. Except, as TonyC pointed out, the conflicting advice given by your sources, in particular--dosage. Dr Oz and Huffington Post (such reliable sources) say 0.3-1mg, while WebMD and Mayo Clinic say up to 20mg and 40mg, respectively. A big difference there. Dosage is absolutely important, and is what is screwed up by most people who take melatonin. I gave instructions on how you are supposed to titrate yourself, and figure out the appropriate dosage for each individual.

I don't think people should use it like a sleeping pill. I've never had a sleeping pill in my life. But the 2 mg that I take works perfectly for me. You should only take it if you have enough time to sleep fully (8-9 hours), or you will be groggy. Of course you never take it when you have to fly soon, you need enough time to sleep. I used to sleep like most older people do. I'd wake up in the middle of the night, and stay up for an hour, trying to get back to sleep. I rarely dreamt, and when I woke up, I'd still be tired. I'd get a cup of coffee and it wouldn't do the trick, so I'd lie back down on the couch for an hour or two and get some more sleep (if I could). Now, with only 2 mg, if I wake up at night, I go back to sleep. I dream, and when I wake up, I feel rested. I sleep like a younger person, which is the goal.

As far as taking it during the day, there is conflicting advice on that, so I can't stand firm on doing it. But it works for me, most of the time. Instead of 3 hours of sleep, I can get 6-7 during the day. If it's not accepted practice, then don't do it.