Melatonin May Help with Sleeping Problems

Posted by James Camress

March 22, 2009

by Mark Tenner Charlie Bell Danny Tanner Michael R Quest Tanner Grace Cindy Wesley

Insomnia and other sleeping problems is a growing epidemic in the United States. As we consume more information, schedule more things on our calendar, add more items to our to-do list, and work more hours, we train our brain to always be ready. While this may help you get things done, it can wreak havoc on your sleep cycle.

For years we have been beat over the head that we should get 8 hours of sleep. The fact of the matter is that many American adults do not even get 6 hours of sleep, some drastically less. It is okay if you don’t get 8 hours, new studies suggest. Many people are unaffected if they only get 7 hours of sleep. The problems occur, however, when you have a sleeping disorder on top of all the other things that keep us awake.

Many have turned to their drug store for solutions to their sleeping problems. They may purchase a prescription drug or something from the pain killer aisle that has ‘PM’ in the name. Many people are fine with that, while others prefer to take a natural cure if possible. Melatonin may be just the thing they are looking for, since it is a natural chemical that our body already creates anyway and is readily available on the supplement aisle at most drug stores.

At night your body secretes a chemical into your blood stream called Melatonin. This chemical tells your brain that your body is ready for sleep, and that it should get you ready for this. Many people are now able to ignore this call for sleep their body is making, but taking a supplement of it may make it more difficult for it to be ignored. The boost of melatonin might be just what is needed to get them to fall asleep.

Melatonin is sold as a naturally occurring substance and in pill form. Our research suggests that you should avoid pills that are captured naturally; rather, opt for the chemically created Melatonin as it is more likely to not be contaminated. It is usually sold in 3mg and 5 or 6mg; start with 3mg to see what affect that has on you - then increase the dosage if you feel it is necessary.

Some people believe that 3mg may be more Melatonin than is needed, so if you are able to obtain a smaller dosage from the drug store, certainly do that. Before you start taking the Melatonin, have a long talk with your doctor about your sleeping problems. Provide as much detail as possible about how much sleep you are getting, how long it takes you to fall asleep, etc. Tell him that you are thinking about Melatonin and get his or her opinion on it.

About the Author:

Do you have problems falling asleep after a long day? Try the naturally occuring supplement, Melatonin. Website Melatonin Side Effects provides a wealth of information on the product, if you should take it, the possible side affects, and how Melatonin may help you.

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