Tag: melatonin
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Melatonin Use in Young Children Rises Amid Uncertain Long-Term Effects
Growing Trends in Melatonin Use Among Young Children Melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wwake cycles, is seeing increasing use in children 6 years old and younger around the world. Parents and some clinicians are turning to over‑the‑counter melatonin as a potential aid for sleep disturbances, including difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep. This trend…
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Melatonin in Young Children: Rising Use, Limited Long-Term Research, and Practical Guidance
Growing Use of Melatonin in Very Young Children Melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep-wake cycles, is increasingly used by parents to help children sleep. In children six years old and younger, usage appears to be on the rise around the world. This trend is happening even as researchers note a surprising gap in robust data…
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Melatonin Use in Young Children: Rising Trends and Uncertain Long-Term Outcomes
Understanding the Rise in Melatonin Use Among Very Young Children Melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate sleep-wake cycles, is increasingly used by parents for children aged six and younger. A literature review led by researcher Chelsea Kracht, PhD, highlights a growing global trend in short-term use, often without robust data on long-term safety or effectiveness…
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Melatonin and ART Outcomes: Systematic Review
Introduction Melatonin (MT) is recognized for its role in regulating circadian rhythms and protecting cells from oxidative stress. Growing evidence suggests that MT may influence reproductive biology by improving oocyte quality, reducing oxidative damage, and potentially enhancing endometrial receptivity. This has spurred a wave of randomized and non-randomized studies examining MT as an adjunct to…
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Melatonin Supplementation and ART Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Introduction Melatonin (MT) is more than a sleep hormone. It plays a multifaceted role in reproductive biology, influencing oocyte quality, embryo development, and endometrial receptivity. With infertility affecting millions worldwide, researchers have explored MT supplementation as a potential adjunct to assisted reproductive technology (ART) protocols. This article synthesizes current evidence from randomized trials and observational…
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Melatonin Supplementation and ART Outcomes: Insights from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview: Melatonin in Reproductive Medicine Melatonin (MT) is best known for its role in regulating circadian rhythms, but it also plays a part in reproductive biology. Growing interest in MT supplementation stems from its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mitochondrial-supporting properties, which may influence oocyte quality, embryo development, and implantation processes. As assisted reproductive technology (ART) expands…
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Melatonin-Driven Hair Follicle Growth in Cashmere Goats: Molecular Insights Across Breeds
Introduction Melatonin, a hormone best known for regulating circadian rhythms, also influences hair biology in mammals. Recent integrative studies on cashmere goats combine transcriptomic and proteomic analyses to uncover the molecular mechanisms by which melatonin modulates hair follicle growth. By comparing multiple goat breeds, researchers are painting a nuanced picture of how timing cues, signaling…
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Melatonin-Regulated Hair Follicle Growth in Cashmere Goats: Molecular Insights Across Breeds
Overview: Melatonin as a Regulator of Cashmere Hair Growth Cashmere production hinges on the biology of hair follicles and their cyclical growth. A growing body of research indicates that the hormone melatonin plays a key regulatory role in hair follicle activity, potentially influencing fiber yield, quality, and seasonal shedding. Recent integrative studies combine transcriptomic and…
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Melatonin, Genes, and Fibers: How Melatonin Regulates Hair Follicle Growth in Cashmere Goats Across Breeds
Overview Hair growth in cashmere goats is not only a trait of economic importance but also a window into how circadian signals and molecular pathways shape hair follicle biology. A recent integrated transcriptomic and proteomic study sheds light on the molecular mechanisms by which melatonin regulates hair follicle growth and compares responses across goat breeds.…
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What Taking Melatonin Could Reveal About Your Heart Health
Introduction: Melatonin as a Sleep Aid and a Possible Indicator Melatonin is widely used to help people fall asleep or maintain a regular sleep-wake cycle. While it can be effective for short-term insomnia, recent research has raised questions about what prolonged melatonin use might signal about overall health, particularly heart health. This article examines what…