Melatonin: Potion of the Goddess or Just a Hype?
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English - June 22, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsMedicine Health & Fitness Education chronicpain health healthcareproviders pain pediapainfocus pediatricpain pediatricpaineducation pediatricpainmedicine pediatricpaintreatment pediatricwellness Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Melatonin use for sleep issues is widespread among all ages despite a lack of recommendation for insomnia by the expert guidelines. Increased stress levels and disrupted routines in the current environment, has many more people turning to melatonin for respite with sleep problems. This episode explores what melatonin is or is not, when and how it should be taken and what caution, if any, is needed wit its use, especially as it relates to children.
Also discussed are the controversies around its use for certain indications, its quality, regulatory issues and how one can ensure getting the right quality products.
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Circadian Rhythm Clinical Guidelines