India, Dec. 14 -- Late nights, racing thoughts, and broken sleep have pushed many people towards melatonin 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'; shares tips on how to consume them safely )

Dr Bhojraj explains in his December 12 Instagram post, "There are some concerns that were raised recently about melatonin. If used too much, it can suppress puberty in kid...