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2. Melatonin as a medication and supplement - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin is thought to activate melatonin receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus of the hypothalamus to regulate the circadian clock and sleep–wake cycles. [21] When used several hours before sleep according to the phase response curve for melatonin in humans, small amounts (0.3 mg [ 56 ] ) of melatonin shift the circadian clock earlier ...

3. Smith–Magenis syndrome - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin supplements and trazodone are commonly used to regulate sleep disturbances. In combination with exogenous melatonin, blockade of endogenous melatonin production during the day by the adrenergic antagonist acebutolol can increase concentration, improve sleep and sleep timing and aid in improvement of behaviour. [ 13 ]

4. Conditions comorbid to autism - Wikipedia

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   Unusual responses to sensory stimuli are more common and prominent in individuals with autism, and sensory abnormalities are commonly recognized as diagnostic criteria in autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as reported in the DSM-5; although there is no good evidence that sensory symptoms differentiate autism from other developmental disorders. [84]

5. Excessive daytime sleepiness - Wikipedia

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   Insufficient quality or quantity of night time sleep [5] Obstructive sleep apnea [6] Misalignments of the body's circadian pacemaker with the environment (e.g., jet lag, shift work, or other circadian rhythm sleep disorders) [7] Another underlying sleep disorder, such as narcolepsy, sleep apnea, [8] idiopathic hypersomnia, or restless legs syndrome

6. Melatonin - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin is used both as a prescription medication and an over-the-counter dietary supplement for the management of sleep disorders, including insomnia and various circadian rhythm sleep disorders such as delayed sleep phase disorder, jet lag disorder, and shift work sleep disorder. [55] In addition to melatonin, a range of synthetic melatonin ...

7. Is melatonin or ashwagandha better for sleep? Experts weigh in

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   With fewer Americans getting the recommended eight hours of sleep and more of them saying they need more sleep, per an April 2024 Gallup poll, I’m just one of many helping the sleep aids market ...

8. What Is Sleepmaxxing—and Is It Good for Your Health? - AOL

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   The “sleepmaxxing” trend promotes hacks to enhance sleep, from avoiding blue light and maintaining a sleep routine to using mouth tape, nostril extenders, and supplements.

9. Acetylserotonin O-methyltransferase - Wikipedia

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   Melatonin levels are used as a trait marker for mood disorders, meaning that abnormal levels of melatonin can be used in conjunction with other diagnostic criteria to determine whether a mood disorder (e.g. Seasonal affective disorder, bipolar disorder, or major depressive disorder) exists. Melatonin levels can also be used as a state marker ...