melatonin another weapon again estrogen

hardasnails1973 said:
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Furthermore, melatonin decreases circulating levels of estradiol.
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We do not talk much about melatonin on this board.

I was taking Melatonin few years back.
Advisor from LEF told me to stop it, without much explanations of why.

What are the opinions on Melatonin.
 
JanSz said:
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Furthermore, melatonin decreases circulating levels of estradiol.
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We do not talk much about melatonin on this board.

I was taking Melatonin few years back.
Advisor from LEF told me to stop it, without much explanations of why.

What are the opinions on Melatonin.
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I love melatonin. I sleep great with 3 mg. before bedtime. Some advice against long term use but I don't remember why they advice against long term use of melatonin.
 
Iron Warrior said:
I love melatonin. I sleep great with 3 mg. before bedtime. Some advice against long term use but I don't remember why they advice against long term use of melatonin.
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People with adrenal fatigue (low cortisol) should not take any more then 500 mcg a night it counteracts coritosl (which is already low)
 
I think most people can do well on 500mcg to 1 mg. 3 mg is pretty high and likely represents a level above and beyond endogenous production...but that's just my speculation.

Used the night of workout days, it really helps with recovery. The estrogen thing is a big bonus IMO. There's probably a relationship between lowering melatonin levels as we age and rising estrogen levels...at least it's part of the bigger picture.
 
bioman said:
I think most people can do well on 500mcg to 1 mg. 3 mg is pretty high and likely represents a level above and beyond endogenous production...but that's just my speculation.

Used the night of workout days, it really helps with recovery. The estrogen thing is a big bonus IMO. There's probably a relationship between lowering melatonin levels as we age and rising estrogen levels...at least it's part of the bigger picture.
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Its one vicious cycle which just starting to surface ..
melatoin also helps with estrone metabolism as well..
 
The timed release kind seems to help with that. The other kind I quit taking since it made me way too groggy in the morning ( I believe I have adrenal fatigue) switched to the timed release split in half talking 1.5 seems ok. It helps me dream which I rarely ever do without it.

hardasnails1973 said:
People with adrenal fatigue (low cortisol) should not take any more then 500 mcg a night it counteracts coritosl (which is already low)
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aculpep said:
The timed release kind seems to help with that. The other kind I quit taking since it made me way too groggy in the morning ( I believe I have adrenal fatigue) switched to the timed release split in half talking 1.5 seems ok. It helps me dream which I rarely ever do without it.
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SAne here my dreams suck even with 300 mgs b-6 does nothing..
 
I just started taking melatonin recently and also started having some bizarre and memorable dreams. Prior to this..I hadn't dreamt in years...at least nothing I could remember.
 
bioman said:
I just started taking melatonin recently and also started having some bizarre and memorable dreams. Prior to this..I hadn't dreamt in years...at least nothing I could remember.
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Yep, that will happen initially but it should subside after several months of regular use.
 
hardasnails1973 said:
People with adrenal fatigue (low cortisol) should not take any more then 500 mcg a night it counteracts coritosl (which is already low)
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Never knew about this. I'm usually stressed out from September - December because the hours are pretty long and somewhat intense at work so I mostly use it during that period. How would one know if he/she has adrenal fatigue ?
 
Working third shift sometimes kicks my a@@...I actually like taking it versus taking Ambien. I use NOW's 1mg time released and sleep like a baby.
 
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