melatonin is ok

I am 100% all for natural/alternative medicine. I tried this supplement and it did not work. The quality of sleep was terrible.

Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone secreted naturally by the pineal gland. Melatonin is the sleep hormone. It is said to induce sleep without any negative side effects. Melatonin is secreted mainly at night. Melatonin is found naturally in plants and in algae.

In several studies, supplementation with melatonin has been found helpful in inducing and maintaining sleep in both children and adults, for both people with normal sleep patterns and those suffering from insomnia. It is also useful in banishing jet lag.

However, it appears that the sleep- promoting effects of melatonin are most apparent only if a person’s melatonin levels are low. In other words, taking melatonin is not like taking a sleeping pill or even 5-HTP. It will only produce a sedative effect when melatonin levels are low. Melatonin appears to be most effective in treating insomnia in the elderly, as low melatonin levels are common in this age group.

Safety: Studies of melatonin’s safety are limited, with isolated reports of exacerbation of depression, fatigue and restriction of coronary arteries.

Do not take melatonin supplement if:

You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
You are under the age of 35.
You are suffering from cancer of the blood or immune system.
You have kidney disease.

Melatonin supplementation can disrupt the normal circadian rhythm. In one study, a daily dosage of 8 mg a day for only four days resulted in significant alterations in hormone secretions.

Synthetic melatonin may be safer than melatonin from animal sources.

Dosage: Start with 1.5 mg daily, taken 2 hours or less before bedtime. If this is not effective, gradually increase the dosage until an effective level is reached (up to 5 mg daily).

i have taken them and does does help you fall asleep and sleep a bit better.. i think they r safe and don t have any bad side effects.. its a natural chemical your body produces not a drug or herb or anything like that…

Melatonin is a natural sleep aid. 10% of users say the drug did nothing for them while the other 10% complained of side effects such as nightmares, headaches, morning groginess, mild depression, and low *** drive.

It’s for people with mild sleep disorders and jet lags. The only way to know whether this drug is useful for you is to try it out.

I looked at the website and it said that there shouldn’t be any hangover effect like with regular sedatives; however, if you feel any at all, reduce your dosage.

Read the link. I didn’t know that melatonin may extend your lifespan by 20%.