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Authored by Lonnie Berg, MD
Updated by Timothy M. Thormodsgard, MD
(2/15/07) 
Dietary supplements containing melatonin
have gained popularity in recent years. This naturally occurring hormone is
used most commonly for disturbances in sleep such as insomnia or jet lag. The
purpose of this website is to give a brief overview of the physiology of
melatonin, its usefulness in sleep disorders, possible
side effects, and contraindications.
 
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