Melatonin is clinically effective for sleep disorders, but unregulated supplement manufacturing in the US creates quality control gaps that undermine safety. Product variability, inconsistent dosing standards, and minimal FDA oversight expose consumers—especially children—to preventable harms despite the drug's proven efficacy. — Photo by Supliful - Supplements On Demand on Unsplash (Unsplash License)
Prof. Giorgi Pkhakadze, MD, MPH, PhD, is Editor-in-Chief of the Georgian Medical Journal and Chair of the Public Health Institute of Georgia (PHIG). He is Professor and Head of the Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences at David Tvildiani Medical University, and Secretary/Treasurer of the UEMS Section of Public Health. ORCID: 0000-0001-7609-4515.
