Keion White plans to use melatonin for 49ers flight to Australia

The San Francisco 49ers depart on Wednesday for a 15-hour flight to Australia ahead of their upcoming schedule. Defensive end Keion White told reporters on Tuesday that he plans to use significant amounts of melatonin to sleep for the duration of the trip. White described a strategy of taking five melatonin pills before boarding and repeating the dose immediately upon waking throughout the flight. While the 49ers medical staff may oversee player health, experts note that melatonin overdoses carry potential risks such as confusion, tremors, and irritability. The team has a full week to adjust to the local environment once they arrive. The 49ers organization is making the international trip as part of their regular season schedule.

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