Administration of the pineal hormone melatonin (MEL) lowers serum gonadotropin (GN) levels, delays sexual maturation and elicits gonadal atrophy in rodents. In humans an antigonadotropic effect of ...

Even though over 50 years have passed since the discovery of melatonin, the knowledge on its physiological function is still not complete. The results of the researches have provided the evidence ...

It may be hard to define a melatonin overdose because no standard or safe dose has been established. However, in large amounts, melatonin supplements may disrupt sleep cycles and cause other acute ...

Sleep problems can aggravate anxiety, and melatonin may help treat sleep issues. There is also some evidence that melatonin may help improve anxiety symptoms. Melatonin is a hormone produced by ...

Background: There is strong experimental evidence of a neuroprotective effect of melatonin in immature animals. However, pharmacokinetic (PK) data on melatonin in preterm infants is lacking.

Melatonin supplements have become more common than ever. For the unversed, melatonin is a hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It regulates your body's sleep-wake cycle.

Although many studies were carried out to evaluate the role of melatonin in GERD based on its effect in alleviation of GERD symptoms only, the review of literature showed that no previous studies ...