Put Your Melatonin Pills Down And Read This

While there's not much research on the long-term risks of melatonin overuse, experts say it can disrupt our circadian rhythms and worsen our sleep quality.

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Headlines for a healthier you Daphne Lee, News Editor Are You Taking Too Much Melatonin? Melatonin is marketed as a natural sleep aid. But the dosages available over the counter can be far higher than what our body normally produces. While there's not much research on the long-term risks of melatonin overuse, experts say it can disrupt our circadian rhythms and worsen our sleep quality. Know More In the U.S., melatonin is classified as a supplement, meaning it's not subjected to as strict regulations as prescription drugs. You can easily buy melatonin at U.S. pharmacies and grocery stores, but it's a prescription-only medicine in much of Europe, the U.K., Japan, and Australia. Feel Better Taking melatonin for a short time is fairly safe, but you shouldn't rely on it for chronic sleep problems. You can try to incorporate healthy sleep hygiene practices into your routine, such as being consistent with your sleep schedule and shutting off your electronic screens three hours before bedtime. READ MORE What Else Should You Know Food Allergy Is Linked to Lower COVID-19 Risk A new study found that people with food allergies had a nearly 50% lower occurrence of COVID-19 infection. Researchers speculate that type 2 inflammation, an immune response common in allergic conditions, might have played a role. But asthma, hay fever, and eczema weren't associated with reduced COVID-19 risks. READ MORE Arthritis Drug Approved for Hair Regrowth in Alopecia Patients Alopecia areata is an autoimmune disorder that causes patchy or complete hair loss in any part of the body. The FDA approved baricitinib, a drug used for rheumatoid arthritis, for patients with severe alopecia. Clinical trials showed that nearly 40% of patients grew back 80% of their scalp hair. READ MORE In Other News The Myth of the 'Good Guy With a Gun' Has Religious Roots. The New York Times The Do's and Don'ts for an Unpredictable Summer of Flying. The Washington Post HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY In an interview with Verywell, Jeff Gladd, MD, an integrative medicine physician, said we should avoid relying on sleep aids like melatonin by practicing better sleep hygiene.   “Light will disrupt melatonin production, so keep your bedroom as dark as possible, use a sleep mask, and consider blackout curtains.” Read the Interview More From Verywell Differences Between Sleepiness and Fatigue READ MORE What Causes Your Sunday Night Insomnia? READ MORE Can Acupuncture Help Treat Insomnia? READ MORE

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