Melatonin vs 5-HTP
On Reddit, owners rate Melatonin higher overall (3.7 vs 3.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Melatonin | 5-HTP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tablets, capsules or gummies | capsules |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Recommendations | 4.5 | 1.9 |
| Tolerability | 4.1 | 5.0 |
| Owner comments | 1212 | 37 |
| Rated comments | 637 | 17 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 22% | 0% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Falling asleep faster | Dose & timing, Deeper sleep |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Dose & timing | None yet |
By sleep problem
| Context | Melatonin | 5-HTP |
|---|---|---|
| Falling asleep | 62 of 94 positive | Too few comments |
| Staying asleep | 36 of 58 positive | Too few comments |
| Morning grogginess | 14 of 76 positive | Too few comments |
| Deep sleep | 21 of 22 positive | Too few comments |
| Anxiety at night | 12 of 26 positive | Too few comments |
| Vivid dreams | 9 of 48 positive | Too few comments |
| Jet lag & shift work | 22 of 30 positive | Too few comments |
Our melatonin dosing guide covers label accuracy too. Our sleep supplement shortlists group top-rated options by what people report. For the full picture, see our sleep supplement ratings built from Reddit owner comments.
What owners say about Melatonin
4/5 Morning grogginessSide effects“Honest take, melatonin helps a lot of people fall asleep a bit faster at first, but it never felt like deep, natural sleep for me, and bigger doses left me groggy.”
2/5“I think the correct dose for most ppl is 0.25-0.5mg, and more is not better with Melatonin.”
2/5 Side effects“I had a similar experience and I can feel what you are going thru rn because I went thru the same shit myself , here is my take , melatonin might have been the trigger for the first bad nights of sleep but it's believe that afterwards you…”
What owners say about 5-HTP
4/5“I take tyrosine daily but I only take 5-htp once in a while on a weekend where I can sleep in a bit longer.”
4/5“Considering buying this - I've been using 5-htp at night and its been very effective but apparently L-Tryptophan is a lot healthier for the body and mind”
4/5“I took about that, 900 mg 5-HTP per day, for a while.”
More detail: Melatonin side effects
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.