How Much Melatonin Should You Be Taking? (2026)

CommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWhen you’ve worked in the sleep industry long enough, you’re going to hear one question resurface time and time again: “How much melatonin should I take?” The answer will vary from person to person, and the best person to deliver it is your doctor.To be clear, I’m not a doctor (although my family really wishes I were), but I am a certified sleep science coach and professional mattress tester of five years and some change. Over the years, I’ve conversed with and attended lectures by many medical professionals on sleep aids and supplements. I also asked David Kuhlmann of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine to give insight into best practices when it comes to melatonin (and sleep supplements, for that…

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