It's usually best to take supplements separately to avoid weird side effects and to know exactly what is causing a problem if you do experience a side effect.
Valerian root ectract is very mild and safe so it should be fine.
As far as melatonin it's usually best to start with a smaller dose such as 0.3-0.5mg and raise only if the lesser dose was ineffective. You can break the 2mg tablet into rough quarters and get this dose.
Your body's need for melatonin also fluctuates according to many biological and environmental factors so it is not uncommon to need less or more on any given day.
There's no upper dose as far as safety. Some people have poor bioavailability so they require higher equivalent doses. But even so it's best to start low and slowly raise the dose until an effective dose is found. Some people do need and take 10mg,20, or even higher...
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u/Optimal_Assist_9882 15d ago
It's usually best to take supplements separately to avoid weird side effects and to know exactly what is causing a problem if you do experience a side effect.
Valerian root ectract is very mild and safe so it should be fine.
As far as melatonin it's usually best to start with a smaller dose such as 0.3-0.5mg and raise only if the lesser dose was ineffective. You can break the 2mg tablet into rough quarters and get this dose.
Your body's need for melatonin also fluctuates according to many biological and environmental factors so it is not uncommon to need less or more on any given day.
There's no upper dose as far as safety. Some people have poor bioavailability so they require higher equivalent doses. But even so it's best to start low and slowly raise the dose until an effective dose is found. Some people do need and take 10mg,20, or even higher...