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Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in our bodies that helps regulate sleep. The levels found in the body vary during a daily cycle, playing a role in the circadian rhythms of biological functions. Supplementation may help those with insomnia or jet lag.

Fast Facts:

• -- May also have a powerful antioxidant role.
• -- Available as a dietary supplement in the United States.
• -- Over-the-counter sales are illegal in many other countries.

5 Great Resources on Melatonin

• MedlinePlus: Melatonin
• UC Berkeley Wellness Guide to Dietary Supplements: Melatonin
• Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Melatonin
• FamilyDoctor: Melatonin
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center): Melatonin

What is Melatonin?

• Wikipedia: Melatonin
• Ben Best: Melatonin
• Society for Light Treatment and Biological Rhythms: Q&A About Melatonin
• Disabled World: What is Melatonin?

What Are The Uses for Melatonin?

• Priory.com: Melatonin: A Review
• Vanderbilt University: Melatonin: The Myths and Facts
• About.com: Sleep Disorders: Sleep Disorders: Melatonin
• WellFx: Supplements: Melatonin
• Health World: Uses of Melatonin

What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Melatonin?

• MedicineNet: Melatonin Oral Side Effects and Interactions
• DrugDigest: Melatonin: What Side Effects Should I Watch For?
• Merck Manuals: Melatonin: Possible Side Effects
• Medscape Today: Is Melatonin Safe for Children?
• Melatonin.com: Cautions

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Melatonin

• Left Brain/Right Brain: Switching To Melatonin
• Joho the Blog: Melatonin Anyone?
• Pain in the Head: Melatonin
• Revolution Health: I Have Forgotten How to Sleep
• Keith Devens: Melatonin Haiku

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Melatonin

• BISleep Discussion Forum: Melatonin Induces Sleep Paralysis
• HealthBoards: Sleep Disorders Message Board: Melatonin Side Effects?
• Yahoo Message Boards: My Dealings with Melatonin and Its Effect on My Health
• WE MOVE: Melatonin Discussion
• Revolution Health: Melatonin for Insomnia? Good? Bad? Indifferent?

Clinical Trials for Melatonin

• PubMed Central: Melatonin Articles
• JAMA: Melatonin Articles
• Google Scholar: Recent Melatonin Articles
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality: Melatonin for Treatment of Sleep Disorders (Nov. 2004)
• Cochrane Reviews: Melatonin For the Prevention and Treatment of Jet Lag (Dec. 13, 2001)
• National Institute of Mental Health: Properly Timed Light, Melatonin Lift Winter Depression by Syncing Rhythms (May 1, 2006)

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