{"id":349321,"date":"2025-12-15T03:06:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T03:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/349321\/"},"modified":"2025-12-15T03:06:14","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T03:06:14","slug":"california-cardiologist-with-20-years-of-experience-warns-against-this-popular-sleep-supplement-be-very-careful","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/349321\/","title":{"rendered":"California cardiologist with 20 years of experience warns against this popular sleep supplement: \u2018Be very careful\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Published on: Dec 14, 2025 01:23 pm IST <\/p>\n

As melatonin use rises among adults and children alike, questions about its safety are growing. Cardiologist Dr Sanjay Bhojraj shares what people need to know. <\/p>\n

Late nights, racing thoughts, and broken sleep have pushed many people towards melatonin<\/a> as an easy fix. Marketed as natural and harmless, the supplement is now a nightly ritual for millions. But is it really as safe as it seems? Dr Sanjay Bhojraj, a functional medicine doctor and board-certified interventional cardiologist based in California, US, with over 20 years of experience, reveals the truth behind melatonin use. (Also read: AIIMS-trained neurologist explains whether ‘eggs can actually cause cancer\u2019; shares tips on how to consume them safely <\/a>)<\/p>\n

\"Dr Dr Bhojraj promotes magnesium over melatonin for sleep and health benefits. (Freepik) Is melatonin really safe for regular use<\/p>\n

Dr Bhojraj explains in his December 12 Instagram post, \u201cThere are some concerns that were raised recently about melatonin. If used too much, it can suppress puberty in kids. So there are a lot of things that melatonin, which is a neurotransmitter, can do that I don\u2019t love\u201d<\/p>\n

He highlights that while melatonin does have certain benefits, it is not something to be consumed casually or long-term without understanding its impact. \u201cNow, it is anti-inflammatory<\/a>, so there are benefits to it. I\u2019m not saying that it\u2019s not something that we use. We just have to be very careful,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Is magnesium a safer alternative<\/p>\n

In contrast, Dr Bhojraj strongly advocates magnesium<\/a> as a safer and more versatile alternative, especially for sleep-related concerns. \u201cWhereas with magnesium, I use that. I love magnesium,\u201d he says. \u201cYou can use it for sleep. You can use it to regulate bowel health. You can use it to regulate inflammation. It can help with anxiety and depression.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to him, magnesium supports multiple bodily functions and is far more forgiving when used consistently. \u201cFor so many reasons, I love magnesium. And in particular, magnesium glycinate or magnesium threonate are probably the magnesium salts that I love the most,\u201d Dr Bhojraj notes.<\/p>\n

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This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional medical advice.<\/p>\n

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