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Don't Sleep on Melatonin Science
In this episode, Jess and Sarah explore the science of sleep and melatonin with Dr. Beth Malow, a renowned sleep specialist. They discuss the safety, effectiveness, and proper use of melatonin, especially for children and neurodiverse populations, emphasizing informed decision-making and behavioral strategies.
Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXT_4GNBOLY
Melatonin blogs: http://medium.com/@bethmalow
Websites: bethswisdom.com; beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com; togethernow.substack.com
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31982581/
(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update
(04:21) What Is Melatonin?
(06:35) Does Melatonin Help You STAY Asleep?
(07:55) Safety And Regulation Of Melatonin
(11:58) Side Effects?
(14:19) Age Considerations
(15:29) The Importance Of Sleep
(18:51) Long Term Use And Puberty Concerns?
(22:13) Who Should NOT Take Melatonin?
(23:27) Any Risk Of Development Of Dependency?
(24:32) Differences In Use For Adults vs. Children
(27:01) Any Other Common Questions Or Concerns?
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In this episode, Jess and Sarah explore the science of sleep and melatonin with Dr. Beth Malow, a renowned sleep specialist. They discuss the safety, effectiveness, and proper use of melatonin, especially for children and neurodiverse populations, emphasizing informed decision-making and behavioral strategies.
Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXT_4GNBOLY
Melatonin blogs: http://medium.com/@bethmalow
Websites: bethswisdom.com; beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com; togethernow.substack.com
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31982581/
(00:00) Intro & Public Health Update
(04:21) What Is Melatonin?
(06:35) Does Melatonin Help You STAY Asleep?
(07:55) Safety And Regulation Of Melatonin
(11:58) Side Effects?
(14:19) Age Considerations
(15:29) The Importance Of Sleep
(18:51) Long Term Use And Puberty Concerns?
(22:13) Who Should NOT Take Melatonin?
(23:27) Any Risk Of Development Of Dependency?
(24:32) Differences In Use For Adults vs. Children
(27:01) Any Other Common Questions Or Concerns?
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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