Previous studies have found daily consumption of dark chocolate reduces blood pressure and is good for the heart. Now scientists have discovered why this happens-and its down to how our guts ferment the fibre in cocoa beans.
If you take Benadryl as a sleep aid, the maximum recommended dose is 50-100mg. The USFDA mandates 50mg. South Africa, the UK, Australia and New Zealand permit a dosage of up to 100mg.
Recommended dosage, active amounts, other details. For regulating the sleep cycle, doses of melatonin between 500mcg (0.5mg) and 5mg seem to work. Start with 500mcg, and if it doesnât work, work up to 3-5mg. The benefits of melatonin are not dose-dependent - taking more will not help you fall asleep faster.