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need info on melatonin please
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<blockquote data-quote="craftysis" data-source="post: 132287" data-attributes="member: 4788"><p>Melatonin isn't an herb or drug, it's a hormone your body naturally produces to establish sleep rhythms. For whatever reasons, some people produce less than normal amounts (I know this has been shown for some with autism, but I don't know about other issues) or have to take medication that otherwise interferes with normal sleep (eg, Ritalin).</p><p></p><p>My 12yo brother has had liquid melatonin in a glass of milk before bed, and it has really helped regulate his sleep. He uses about 1mg each night, but its available in a variety of forms (eg, time-release) and strengths. Generally, its recommended to start with the lighter doses as it's possible that too much melatonin can actually have a negative impact on normal sleep.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="craftysis, post: 132287, member: 4788"] Melatonin isn't an herb or drug, it's a hormone your body naturally produces to establish sleep rhythms. For whatever reasons, some people produce less than normal amounts (I know this has been shown for some with autism, but I don't know about other issues) or have to take medication that otherwise interferes with normal sleep (eg, Ritalin). My 12yo brother has had liquid melatonin in a glass of milk before bed, and it has really helped regulate his sleep. He uses about 1mg each night, but its available in a variety of forms (eg, time-release) and strengths. Generally, its recommended to start with the lighter doses as it's possible that too much melatonin can actually have a negative impact on normal sleep. [/QUOTE]
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