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2022 Apr 07


Clin Ther

Melatonin: Translation of Ongoing Studies Into Possible Therapeutic Applications Outside Sleep Disorders.

Authors

Leelaviwat N, Mekraksakit P, Cross KM, Landis DM, McLain M, Sehgal L, Payne DJ
Clin Ther. 2022 Apr 07.
PMID: 35400533.

Abstract

Melatonin, a natural hormone mainly synthesized by the pineal gland, is regulated by circadian rhythm. Synthetic melatonin is not approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for any indication. However, melatonin receptor agonists such as ramelteon and tasimelteon are US Food and Drug Administration approved and are considered by the American Academy of Family Physicians for the treatment of insomnia. Due to the availability of over-the-counter products in some countries and the increasing use of melatonin, it is interesting to highlight knowledge regarding the potential benefits of melatonin outside sleep disorders.