This is educational information, not medical advice. Melatonin can interact with blood thinners, immunosuppressants, and some diabetes medications; most doctors recommend avoiding it during pregnancy and breastfeeding; and it may worsen mood in people with mood disorders. If you take prescription medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a mood disorder, talk to a doctor before trying any supplement on this page. See our full melatonin guide for dosing and safety details.
The short version
Amazon Basics is the cheapest and most-reviewed melatonin gummy in this roundup — nearly 40,000 ratings at 4.6 stars, for $6.97. Like most commercial gummies, it’s dosed at 5mg — worth reading the dosing note below before taking a full gummy.
What it actually is
Per the manufacturer’s listing:
- 5mg melatonin per gummy, strawberry flavor, 120 count (60 servings at the labeled 2-gummy serving size)
- Vegan, gluten-free
A note on dose
Our own melatonin guide covers this in detail: research suggests 0.5-1mg is effective for most people, and doses above 3-5mg don’t add benefit — they mainly add side effects like next-day grogginess. A 5mg gummy is above that range. If you’re trying this product, consider cutting a gummy into quarters or halves rather than taking a full one, especially when starting out.
Who it’s a good fit for
Budget-conscious buyers who want to try melatonin for a specific, time-limited use — jet lag, shift work adjustment — and are comfortable adjusting the dose downward from what’s on the label.
Where it’s probably not the right pick
If you’d rather not deal with cutting gummies into fractions, OLLY’s 3mg formula is closer to the research-recommended range out of the box.
Bottom line
The cheapest, most-validated option here — just don’t assume “one gummy” is the right dose without reading the guidance above.
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Related reading
- Best Sleep Supplements: Our Full Comparison
- Melatonin for Sleep: When It Helps, When It Backfires
- OLLY Sleep Gummies Review
Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, Fast Sleep Fix earns from qualifying purchases. This review is based on the manufacturer’s published specifications and Amazon’s aggregate rating and review-volume data — not first-hand testing by our team.
