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Angostura 32 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Melatonin impairs morning cognition in healthy you...

As I understand it, the FDA doesn't regulate melatonin as it's not sold as a medication, but as a supplement.

mft_ 32 days ago [–]

FDA does regulate supplements, but using a different legal framework which is far, far more hands-off than for pharmaceuticals.

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