what-is-melatonin-and-how-does-it-help-sleep

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What is melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in our brains,

the hormone melatonin is associated with the ability to sleep,

as its height in the body helps sleep, by helping the body distinguish the night and link it to relaxation and sleep

As for melatonin, it is a drug that mimics the effectiveness of the natural sleep hormone in the brain

It is used as a short-term treatment for those who suffer from insomnia and compared to other alternatives,

melatonin is not addictive,

it allows the patient to sleep well for a period of 8 to 12 hours

and does not harm the level of alertness the next day

The dose is 2 mg once a day 1-2 hours before bed

Melatonin side effects:

a headache

Back pain

Tension and nervousness

Dizziness

fatigue

Abdominal pain

Nausea

Constipation

Dry mouth

It is preferable not to use this medicine during pregnancy

The medicine passes into breast milk and may affect the baby

Avoid driving while taking the medicine

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