Melatonin Facts Sheet for dosage, side effects, overdose and use.

What is Melatonin?

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• Melatonin is a hormone in the body produced by the pineal gland at the back of your head.

• It is made from tryptophan, an amino acid in the pineal gland.

• Melatonin regulates sleep cycles and is triggered by darkness; this is why you feel sleepy at night.

• Melatonin also serves the following purposes in the body;

It acts as an anti-depressant, immunoregulator, antioxidant, anti aging agent, and a sexual dysfunction regulator.

• It helps your immune system and also regulates the female menstrual cycle.

Melatonin and Sleep.

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• Darkness triggers Melatonin production by the pineal gland.

• That the human eye sends a message to the brain for melatonin production you are in dark place.

• This why melatonin is called the hormone of darkness.

• The amount of melatonin your body produces reduces as you age. This why older people have more sleep problems.

Melatonin Supplements as a Sleep Aid.

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• Melatonin supplements are used to treat sleep problems like insomnia, jet lag and general sleep deprivation effects.

• That melatonin supplements come in two forms. Synthetic and Natural (Animal Pineal Gland Extracts) Forms.

• Melatonin supplements are also used to treat and manage cancer symptoms. Check out my melatonin and cancer page.

• Melatonin made from animal (cow) pineal gland can contain viruses.

• Melatonin Supplements aid bone growth.

Melatonin Safety.

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• You should take melatonin supplements for short term purposes.

• Melatonin naturally increases blood-clotting and should not be used if you have a blood clotting disorder.

• Pregnant women and nursing mothers should avoid melatonin supplements usage.

• People with a history of depression or a family history of mental problems should avoid it.

• People working with heavy machinery should avoid melatonin supplements because of possible side effects of sleepiness.

• Melatonin Supplements has been banned in many countries including Germany, Canada, Britain and some other European countries.

• Melatonin Supplement is not a drug but a supplement.

Melatonin Overdose.

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• The human body produces about 0.1 mg of melatonin daily.

• Melatonin Overdose does not really have any side effects.

• Melatonin supplements contain 3-5mg per tablet.

• Melatonin Over dose could lower your blood pressure.

Melatonin Dosage.

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• The average melatonin dosage for adults should be 3-5mg.

• The average melatonin dosage for children should be 1mg.

Melatonin for Insomnia.

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• Melatonin is used to cure insomnia.

• The average melatonin supplements dosage for insomnia is 3mg.

• Melatonin should be taken 1 hour before bed time so it can be more effective.

The side effects of taking melatonin.

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• It is not advisable to use melatonin during the day.

• Melatonin overdose can reduce your estrogen and can be used as birth control.

• Melatonin in rare cases only has mild side effects such as, Dizziness, Confusion, Nightmares, Abdominal Cramps, General Discomfort, and Sleep walking and vomiting.

• Melatonin’s side effects are short term.

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