Melatonin Lowers
Blood Pressure
According to a study whose results are published in the February
2004 issue of Hypertension, repeated use of melatonin appears to
lower blood pressure. Melatonin plays a role in regulating your
internal clock, which appears to be disturbed in people with high
blood pressure.
This double blind study involved people with untreated high blood
pressure. They were given 2.5 mg of melatonin 1 hour before bedtime
for three weeks or 2.5 mg of melatonin only once and then a placebo
for the remainder of the three-week period. The results showed those
taking the melatonin for the course of three weeks lowered their
blood pressure and those who took the melatonin only once, did not.
As an added benefit, those taking the melatonin reported sleeping
better.
Melatonin has no known side effects and does not cause ‘morning
after’ effects (unlike most over-the-counter or prescription sleep
aids). Melatonin is non-habit forming.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Melatonin:
What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-size
structure at the center of the brain. At night, as our eyes register
darkness, melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our
sleep-wake cycles. The amount of melatonin produced by our body
seems to lessen as we get older. believe this Researchers feels this
may explain why young people have less problems sleeping than older
people.
Why take it?
Studies have shown taking melatonin supplements can help us sleep
and ease jet lag. Taking melatonin has shown to be safe; it is
non-addictive and has no side or morning after effects (like most
over-the-counter and prescription sleep aids). may have many other
uses and has been reported to make people feel better, strengthen
the immune system, and reduce free radicals in the body. Current
research is underway to determine melatonin's effect as an
anti-oxidant and as an immno-modulator in cancer. More recent
studies have shown taking melatonin before bedtime may help lower
blood pressure.
When Should I Take it?
Melatonin should only be taken at nighttime, usually about thirty
minutes prior to going to bed. If you commonly sleep during the
night, melatonin should not normally be taken during the day - and
vice versa - because melatonin plays a role in setting the body's
daily clock.
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