In a 2017 study published by the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, researchers analyzed 31 melatonin supplements and found some dosages to contain up to 478 per cent higher than what was listed on the bottle. Some supplements may also contain more melatonin than what's listed on the label. If you have trouble sleeping, experts suggest visiting a doctor before self-diagnosing yourself and taking melatonin. Melatonin supplements (synthetic or made from animals or microorganisms) are available and can be used as a short-term remedy to treat jet lag or disorders like delayed sleep-wake phase disorder. Your body produces more of it at night and less during the day when you're awake. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, melatonin is a natural hormone your body produces in response to darkness. Jonathan Charest, a sleep expert with the Canadian Sleep Society tells Yahoo Canada he isn't surprised by the findings, but says many people don't understand what melatonin is- or what it does to the body. adults were taking more than twice the amount of melatonin than they did a decade earlier. If you’ve ever struggled with sleep and have tried using over-the-counter supplements like melatonin to help you get some shut eye, rest assured you’re not alone.Ī new study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) analyzed data relating to melatonin use from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey between the years 19.
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Contact a qualified medical professional before engaging in any physical activity, or making any changes to your diet, medication or lifestyle. This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. A new study revealed more people are taking higher doses of melatonin than they were a decade ago.
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