Based on Dr. Neel's reports of over 1,000 patients treated with high dose melatonin for COVID-19 recovery, 1 milligram (mg) should be give for every kilogram (kg) of body weight per day.
See these two detailed articles from Art Solbrig on Dr. Neel's work, which also includes links to important melatonin studies:
1. https://www.earthclinic.com/melatonin-protocol-for-coronavirus.html
2. https://www.earthclinic.com/supplements/melatonin-research-for-covid-19.html
Check the table below to estimate your daily dosage of melatonin.
If Your Weight in Pounds Is: |
Your Daily Melatonin Dosage Will Be: |
100 |
45 |
110 |
50 |
120 |
55 |
125 |
57 |
130 |
58 |
135 |
61 |
140 |
64 |
145 |
66 |
150 |
68 |
155 |
70 |
160 |
72 |
165 |
75 |
170 |
77 |
175 |
80 |
180 |
82 |
185 |
84 |
190 |
86 |
200 |
91 |
210 |
95 |
220 |
100 |
225 |
102 |
230 |
104 |
235 |
106 |
240 |
109 |
245 |
111 |
250 |
113 |
255 |
116 |
260 |
118 |
For more calculations, please use this handy tool.
https://online-calculator.org/150-lbs-to-kg
Yes, dividing up your dosage is recommended.
Yes. Many studies have been done with high-dose-melatonin, and only minor side effects reported. High Dose Melatonin studies have ranged from 100 mg to 300 mg of melatonin per day with no major adverse effects. (1) (2)
Dr. Neel has his coronavirus patients on high-dose-melatonin for one to two months or longer, depending on how sick they were with COVID-19 symptoms.
You can find melatonin at most pharmacies, health food stores, grocery stores, and of course, online. Below are links to highly rated products on Amazon:
High Dose Melatonin by Perfect Vitamin Products - 60 mg. 60 capsules
NOW Supplements, Melatonin, 10 mg, 100 Veg Capsules
Natrol Fast Dissolve - 10 mg - 100 Count - $12.99
Puritan's Pride Melatonin 10 mg 120 Capsules (3-Pack)- $23.00
Great idea to buy melatonin in bulk, but you'll need to buy a milligram scale to measure it out properly (see link below). Melatonin powder has a bitter taste so it would be easiest to take it mixed in something like yogurt.
BulkSupplements Melatonin Powder (1 Kilogram) - $24
Continue reading testimonials below from Earth Clinic readers who used or suggested melatonin for family and friends with coronavirus and cold/flu symptoms. Please let us know how melatonin has helped you!