Sleep Health with Dr Alison Bentley | Melatonin
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Join Dr Alison as she provides a comprehensive overview of melatonin, covering its natural production, functions, disorders, and therapeutic uses.
Chapters
- 00:05 Introduction to melatonin production and function
- 03:11 Circadian rhythms and individual variations
- 06:09 Melatonin changes across lifespan
- 09:11 Group 1 Disorders: normal melatonin, wrong timing - jet lag
- 12:32 Shift work challenges
- 15:25 Advanced and delayed sleep phase disorders
- 20:32 Group 2 Disorders: abnormal melatonin production
- 26:27 Depression, dementia, and elderly patients
- 29:24 Melatonin testing and treatment options
- 32:42 Proper melatonin useage and safety
- 35:55 Side effects and long-term considerations
