Re: melatonin

From: John M Grigg (starman125@lycos.com)
Date: Sat Sep 09 2000 - 17:08:06 MDT


Jason Joel Thompson wrote:
Anyone have any direct experience and/or understanding of the effects (+/-) of supplemental use of melatonin?
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If I recall correctly, there was a study recently that said melatonin does not have the anti-aging effects it was originally thought to have. Does anyone wish to state their knowledge regarding this?

I did read from a somewhat old source that melatonin does slow aging but the doses given in supplements are FAR to high. A healthy adult produces one-tenth of a milligram during the night and a typical 1 mg dosage from a supplement causes a massive overdose which is very unhealthy. Any thoughts on this?

John

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