Message Number: SG11100 | New FHL Archives Search
From: amandadegraw@hotmail.com
Date: 2004-10-20 17:13:55 UTC
Subject: melatonin questions
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <4883017.1098292435651.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>

I have read that it is best to give melatonin 7-9 hours after sunrise to mi=
mic the bodies natural production of melatonin. So, if I am understanding t=
his correctly, does this mean that melatonin concentration would peak near =
10-11 hours after sunrise. When it comes to the melatonin implants though, =
isn't that just a steady release of melatonin into the body over 3-4 months=
(ie; its a steady concentration in the body everyday).If that is true, and=
we know the implants seem to work, then why is it so essential to give the=
melatonin pill/liquid at 7-9 hours after sunrise evryday? Isn't more essen=
tial to give it the same time everyday to ensure a somewhat steady concentr=
ation in the body, like with the implants? I know that when taking a pill, =
its not a slow steady release of medicine, like with the implant...it taper=
s off over time until the next pill is taken. I guess i just dont understan=
d why it is so critical to take it 7-9 hours after sunrise. Is that when me=
latonin concentration is at its highest in the body naturally? I know my qu=
estions may seem a little strange, but I am studying to be a medicinal chem=
ist, and these are questions I find very interesting and worth answering. T=
hanks to anyone eho can shed some light on this for me. =

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