Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that is produced by the pineal gland. It has been well known for its role in the sleep cycle but has more recently been shown to function as an antioxidant and as a player in proper immune system functioning.
There is currently a Phase II clinical trial recruiting subjects with ulcerative colitis to test the efficacy of melatonin supplements in lessening symptoms of the disease (1). It is important because previous research in animals...
Melatonin is a sleep hormone, produced by the pineal gland seated deep inside the brain, as well as other parts of the body, such as the... Read more »
Hemicrania Continua (HC) is a fairly uncommon primary headache disorder (not caused by any other condition) with unrelenting, unilateral... Read more »
A friend of mine recently wrote me the following letter asking for more information on melatonin. I dedicate this article to her:M.H.... Read more »
As any caregiver will know, Alzheimer's disease is associated with enormous changes in the mood, behavior, sleep patterns and activities of... Read more »
A recent article in the journal Current Pain and Headache Reports discusses the use of melatonin as a treatment for fibromyalgia. First... Read more »
A clinical trial is underway in Great Britain to determine if melatonin supplements can ease ulcerative colitis. Melatonin is a hormone that helps... Read more »
A study of more than 36,000 people has linked sleep disorders to Type 2 diabetes. Researchers say an abnormality in the MTNR1B gene appears to boost... Read more »
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Generic Name: RAMELTEON - ORAL Pronounced: (rah-MEL-tee-on) Uses This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall... Read more »
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Generic Name: ZALEPLON - ORAL Pronounced: (ZALL-eh-plon) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist) may already be... Read more »
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Generic Name: CARISOPRODOL - ORAL Pronounced: (kar-iss-oh-PRO-dole) Interactions Your healthcare professionals (e.g., doctor or pharmacist)... Read more »
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