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  2. Melatonin as a medication and supplement - Wikipedia

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    Melatonin, also known as N -acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine, is a substituted tryptamine and a derivative of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine). It is structurally related to N-acetylserotonin (normelatonin; N -acetyl-5-hydroxytryptamine), which is the chemical intermediate between serotonin and melatonin in the body.

  3. Niacin - Wikipedia

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    Niacin, also known as nicotinic acid, is an organic compound and a vitamer of vitamin B 3, an essential human nutrient. [3] It is produced by plants and animals from the amino acid tryptophan. [4] Niacin is obtained in the diet from a variety of whole and processed foods, with highest contents in fortified packaged foods, meat, poultry, red ...

  4. Vitamin B3 - Wikipedia

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    Vitamin B3, colloquially referred to as niacin, is a vitamin family that includes three forms, or vitamers: niacin (nicotinic acid), nicotinamide (niacinamide), and nicotinamide riboside. [1] All three forms of vitamin B 3 are converted within the body to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD). [1] NAD is required for human life and people are ...

  5. Melatonin - Wikipedia

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    Infobox references. 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.

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

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    If severe daytime fatigue is present, then he adds high potency ashwagandha to help both energy and insomnia. “Melatonin is most effective for helping sleep, but also helps with nighttime acid ...

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    It’s a newer ED drug, and research shows fewer side effects with avanafil than older drugs. Hard Mints are chewable ED meds that contain the same ingredients found in Viagra and Cialis and have ...

  8. Nicotinamide - Wikipedia

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    Niacinamide or nicotinamide is a form of vitamin B 3 found in food and used as a dietary supplement and medication. [2][3][4] As a supplement, it is used orally (swallowed by mouth) to prevent and treat pellagra (niacin deficiency). [3] While nicotinic acid (niacin) may be used for this purpose, niacinamide has the benefit of not causing skin ...

  9. The Real Reason Why Turkey Makes You So Sleepy - AOL

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    Turkey doesn’t have melatonin, but it does contain a specific amino acid called tryptophan, which helps the body make serotonin. Serotonin is a precursor for melatonin, which is commonly known ...