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2. Lots of parents give their kids melatonin, new research finds ...

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   One expert says the sleep aid is "overused" by some families.

3. Scientists Say This Natural Remedy May Help Those With Depression

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   Bright light therapy, a standard treatment for seasonal depression, may also help people who experience depression year-round, a study shows. Researchers found that patients with non-seasonal ...

4. More parents are giving their kids melatonin, new study shows

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   A new survey shows more parents are giving their school-age children melatonin supplements. Humans naturally produce melatonin that helps regulate their circadian rhythms. It signals the body to ...

5. Melatonin as a medication and supplement - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin may be useful in the treatment of delayed sleep phase syndrome. [9] Melatonin is known to reduce jet lag, especially in eastward travel. However, if it is not taken at the correct time, it can instead delay adaptation. [30] Melatonin appears to have limited use against the sleep problems of people who work shift work. [31]

6. Delayed sleep phase disorder - Wikipedia

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   Whether the treatment is successful is highly individual. Light therapy generally requires adding some extra time to the patient's morning routine. Patients with a family history of macular degeneration are advised to consult with an eye doctor. The use of exogenous melatonin administration (see below) in conjunction with light therapy is common.

7. Melatonin - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin, an indoleamine, is a natural compound produced by various organisms, including bacteria and eukaryotes. [1] Its discovery in 1958 by Aaron B. Lerner and colleagues stemmed from the isolation of a substance from the pineal gland of cows that could induce skin lightening in common frogs .