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Results 1 - 4 of 4 for melatonin
  1. Jet lag prevention 
    ... water, but avoid heavy meals, alcohol, and caffeine. Melatonin, a hormone supplement, may help decrease jet lag. ... during the bedtime of your destination, take some melatonin (3 to 5 milligrams) during that time and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000719.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Irregular sleep-wake syndrome 
    ... bright light therapy in the morning and taking melatonin at bedtime. (In older people, especially those with dementia, sedatives such as melatonin are not advised.) Making sure the room is ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000806.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Tryptophan 
    The body uses tryptophan to help make melatonin and serotonin. Melatonin helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle, and serotonin is thought to help regulate appetite, sleep, mood, and pain. The liver ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002332.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Aging changes in sleep 
    ... recommend these types of medicines for older people. Melatonin supplements are safe for short-term use and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004018.htm - Medical Encyclopedia