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.
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LatestMore 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.
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Why Holistic Treatments for Insomnia Are Becoming More Popular
Though many people with insomnia go into doctor’s visits expecting a drug to relieve sleeplessness, stakeholders are moving increasingly toward holistic approaches.
Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
CNN: A lack of knowledge on proper dosage, purity, and side effects are reasons parents should not give their child melatonin without a pediatrician’s OK.
Read MoreThe Rundown On Melatonin Diffuser Pens
Melatonin diffusers are fairly new to the world of sleep aids and there are a number of new products that have recently become available.
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Two Supplements That Could Help Your Sleep
Psychology Today reviews two supplements that are potentially effective sleep aids.
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Experts Explain Why You Might Experience an Uptick in Nightmares While Taking Melatonin
Popsugar: One of the more surprising side effects of taking melatonin? Nightmares. Here’s why they happen — and what you can do to get a more peaceful night’s sleep.
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‘Melatonin Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Solution to Nightly Sleep Trouble’
Some may be tempted to turn to supplements like melatonin for all sleep troubles, but the American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises caution.
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Worms Reveal Why Melatonin Promotes Sleep
When melatonin fits into the MT1 receptor in the worm’s brain, it opens a potassium channel known as the BK channel.
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Melatonin Is Possible COVID-19 Treatment, Say Cleveland Clinic Researchers
Repurposing drugs already approved by the FDA for new therapeutic purposes continues to be the most cost-effective approach.
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3-Year Study Confirms Favorable Safety & Tolerability Profile of REMFresh Melatonin
REMSU36 captured and analyzed serious and non-serious adverse event reports, and no serious adverse events were reported.
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A Corporate Giant Acknowledges Sleep’s Potential (Editor’s Message)
Nestlé Health Science buys REMfresh, and the melatonin manufacturer’s CEO explains why this acquisition is a win for sleep medicine.
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Older Adults Using Cannabis to Treat Insomnia
Nearly three-fifths used cannabis for the first time as older adults. New users were more likely to use cannabis for medical reasons.
Read MoreNestle Health Science Completes Acquisition of REMFresh Parent Company
Nestlé Health Science completed its acquisition of IM HealthScience, along with its sister company Physician’s Seal, on Sept 1.
Read MoreNestle Health Science to Acquire REMFresh Parent Company
Nestlé Health Science has agreed to acquire the business of IM HealthScience with its melatonin brand REMfresh, as well as its digestive brands.
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Melatonin Linked to Improved Brain Function in Child Concussion
Researchers examined MRI scans from 62 children before and after taking melatonin or a placebo in a randomized clinical trial.
Read MoreMelatonin Use Linked to Lower Likelihood of Testing Positive for COVID-19
The data suggest correlations but do not confer cause and effect. There may be something else about patients who take melatonin that is responsible for their apparent reduced risk.
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Sleep Wellness Brand Launches Sleep Coaching & OTC Supplements
Consumers can select Proper sleep formulations a-la-carte or by subscription, and a 30-minute consultation with a health and wellness coach.
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