India, Nov. 23 -- If you've been turning to melatonin to fix your sleepless nights, you may want to pause before popping your next dose. The hormone can be helpful - but only when used correctly. Wrong timing or excessive amounts can do the opposite of what you intend, disrupting your sleep cycle instead of supporting it.

Dr Kunal Sood, an anesthesiologist and interventional pain medicine physician, has explained how overusing melatonin can easily backfire - and highlights why getting the dosage right is essential. In an Instagram video posted on November 23, the physician states, "Melatonin is a timing signal, not a sedative. When the dose is excessive or poorly timed, it can disrupt the very rhythm it is supposed to support."

Dr Sood ...