Melatonin as a Sleep Aid Review.

Learn about side effects,its use in children and dosage.

melatonin and sleep

Melatonin as a sleep aid is effective and you will hear a lot of phrases about it like,melatonin and menopause, sleep apnea, cancer, and children sleep disorders. But the facts are evident for all to see.


Some people try melatonin supplements as a natural way to treat themselves. Melatonin supplements are made in either synthetic form or from the tissue of the pineal gland of animals(cows).

Most experts advice that melatonin made from animal tissues should be avoided as they could contain viruses or other medical risk. Apart from being used for the treatment of insomnia, melatonin supplements also aids bone growth, the treatment of jet lag and can help women in menopause recover from irregular sleeping patterns. It can also be used in the treatment of the following medical conditions;

  • Delayed sleep phase syndrome (DSPS)
  • Insomnia in older people
  • Sleep disorders resulting from Alzheimer's disease
  • Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
  • Sleep disorders related to Bipolar disorder
  • Cancer(To treat the sides effects of chemotherapy)
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome and
  • Depression

Please do not try to overdose on your usage of melatonin. It is true that there is no known side effect but since it is a hormone related supplement, side effects may take years to show. Fore more information on melatonin check the articles below.

 


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