Robert-Coyote wrote:
I have taken melatonin for its antioxidant, brain protecting effects, I stopped because there is some evidence that it suppresses GH release
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Perhaps, because the dosage of melatonin people are taking is too high? Even, if it does not actually do serious harm overall to the body? Maybe at one-tenth of a mg you would not need to worry about suppressing GH release? Any thoughts?
John
On Sat, 09 Sep 2000 23:37:25
[ Robert-Coyote ] wrote:
>Pure speculation that a massive overdose is very unhealthy, since no damage
>seems to occur no?
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>I have taken melatonin for its antioxidant, brain protecting effects, I
>stopped because there is some evidence that it suppresses GH release
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>Jason Joel Thompson wrote:
>Anyone have any direct experience and/or understanding of the effects (+/-)
>of supplemental use of melatonin?
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>If I recall correctly, there was a study recently that said melatonin does
>not have the anti-aging effects it was originally thought to have. Does
>anyone wish to state their knowledge regarding this?
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>I did read from a somewhat old source that melatonin does slow aging but the
>doses given in supplements are FAR to high. A healthy adult produces
>one-tenth of a milligram during the night and a typical 1 mg dosage from a
>supplement causes a massive overdose which is very unhealthy. Any thoughts
>on this?
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