Melatonin : Nature's Sleeping Pill (New ed)

An internationally recognized authority on melatonin reveals the facts -- and the hype -- on this sleep, energy, and mood improvement hormone

Melatonin has become America's most talked about health supplement. A completely natural hormone produced by the body, it has the potential to help users sleep more soundly and feel healthier and happier in general. Melatonin: Nature's Sleeping Pill is a well-balanced compilation of the latest scientific research plus engaging personal stories that show this wonder drug in action.

Writing in a clear, concise manner, Dr. Sahelian discusses the safety of melatonin, how melatonin affects the body, and how readers can use melatonin to improve their lives -- from getting a good night's sleep to living longer. He presents the wide range of possible melatonin benefits -- as an antidote to jet lag, an antioxidant, a cancer fighter, an immune system booster, and an antidepressant -- while carefully explaining which benefits are actually supported by scientific research. Practical information is included as well, with an in-depth analysis of the best individual dosages for specific ailments.

This is a comprehensive source of reliable information about melatonin for the many people wanting to learn more about this natural supplement.