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Using Melatonin to Help you Sleep

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Using melatonin to help you sleep Millions of Americans have trouble sleeping. These problems can range from infrequent and minor insomnia to serious health issues such as sleep apnea or a mental illness. For people who have minor insomnia that is not caused by an underlying medical condition, taking melatonin might help. Melatonin is a natural hormone that is made in your brain. It's main function is to help regulate the body's wake-sleep cycle. Normally your body ramps up melatonin production late in the day as you start to be exposed to less and less sunlight. Some people may not produce enough melatonin because of a medical condition such as blindness or because they work at odd hours. This can lead to problems with insomnia. One possible solution if your sleep problems are caused by a melatonin deficiency is to take a melatonin supplement. Many companies manufacture the hormone and sell it as an over the counter supplement that you can buy in drug stores, gr...