Gummies Containing CBD and THC Aid in Better Sleep, According to Study
Participants report improved sleep efficiency and quality with nightly use of hemp-derived gummies.
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Natrol Introduces First Sleep Aid Supplement Without Melatonin
Natrol, a maker of sleep, mood, and stress supplements, is launching its first sleep aid supplement without melatonin.
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Melatonin Modulates So Much More Than Just Sleep
Margarita L. Dubocovich, PhD, makes pioneering discoveries into the surprising powers of the hormone melatonin on the mammalian body.
Objective Evidence That Supports CBD for Insomnia
A recent clinical trial has shed new light on the potential of CBD in addressing insomnia and improving sleep quality.
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Melatonin May Lower Self-Harm Risk in Young People, Especially Girls
A observational study found the risk of self-harm increased in the months preceding melatonin prescription and decreased thereafter.
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Post Launches New ‘Sweet Dreams’ Cereal Designed to Help You Sleep
Breaking the mold of its traditional breakfast cereals, Post Consumer Brands has launched a new cereal designed to be eaten as a pre-bedtime snack for a better night’s sleep.
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Nope, Coffee Won’t Give You Extra Energy. It’ll Just Borrow a Bit That You’ll Pay for Later
You might think coffee gives you the energy to get through the morning or the day—but coffee might not be giving you as much as you think.
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Clinical Trial Compares Cannabinoids to Melatonin for Sleep Outcomes
Five cannabinoid products that all contained cannabidiol (CBD) were compared against a control product containing 5 mg of melatonin only.
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‘Seek Medical Advice Before Giving Melatonin to Children,’ Says AASM
The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recently released a health advisory with tips on how to handle melatonin use in children.
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Restless Legs Syndrome Patients See 61% Decrease in Sleep Problems When Taking Pycnogenol Extract
A new study found Pycnogenol French maritime pine bark extract to significantly relieve and prevent symptoms associated with restless legs syndrome.
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Melatonin Overdoses Skyrocket During Pandemic: Two Babies Have Died
Two babies died and five children required mechanical ventilation after overdosing on melatonin supplements, according to the 10-year study.
Read MoreStudy: Benefits of Melatonin Use in Older Adults
In a small study of healthy adults aged 55 and older, 5 mg of melatonin increased total sleep time compared to a placebo.
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Can Melatonin Gummies Solve Family Bedtime Struggles? Experts Advise Caution
Melatonin is sold as a dietary supplement at pharmacies and marketed for kids in the form of chewable tablets, flavored liquids, and gummies.
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Over-the-Counter Sleep Remedies Are a Mixed Bag
Over-the-counter remedies promise a better night’s rest, but they may not be the best way to improve sleep.
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Melatonin: Should I Take It to Help Me Sleep?
“Although melatonin has helped many of my patients, there are some concerns that I have that are worth sharing.”
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Melatonin Supplements Use Rising Among Adults
NIH Research Matters: The use of melatonin supplements by adults in the United States more than quintupled between 1999 and 2018.
Read MoreMore Adults Are Using Melatonin
More and more adults are taking melatonin to get to sleep, and some of them may be using it at dangerously high levels, a new study has found.
Read MoreCannabidiol Products Tied to Improved Sleep
Over-the-counter cannabidiol (CBD) products appear to improve pain, sleep, and anxiety disorders, preliminary research suggests.
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