Melatonin - Nervous System HealthBenefits

Nervous System Health Benefits of Melatonin

Nervous System:  Ailments

 Melatonin may block the oxidative damage caused to the Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) content of the Mitochondria (mitochondrial DNA) by exposure to Amyloid-Beta Protein (the neurotoxin that is involved in the progression of Alzheimer's Disease).   

 Melatonin may provide neuroprotection in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) patients.  ^[1]

 Melatonin may alleviate Anxiety by binding to Benzodiazepine Receptors within the Brain.  ^[2]

 Melatonin may improve Sleep onset, behavior and Mood in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) patients with chronic sleep onset Insomnia.  ^[3]

 Autism patients often have low Melatonin levels and supplemental Melatonin may alleviate Insomnia in Autism patients.  ^[4]

 Supplemental Melatonin (10 mg per day) may alleviate Cluster Headaches - altered production of Melatonin may be a causative factor in Cluster Headaches.  ^[5]

 Melatonin may help to prevent and treat post-surgery Delirium.  ^[6]

 Melatonin may be useful for the treatment of some types of Depression.  ^[7]

 Melatonin may help to reverse Drug Dependence to Morphine (it helps to reverse Morphine tolerance and dependence).  Melatonin may also help to reverse Drug Dependence to Cocaine (especially the Anxiety that occurs as a result of Cocaine withdrawal).  ^[8]

 Melatonin may be a valuable adjunct for the treatment of Epilepsy.  ^[9]

 Melatonin may help to reduce Brain damage resulting from Head Injuries (due to the Antioxidant properties of Melatonin).  ^[10]

 Melatonin may inhibit the generation of Free Radicals in the Brain in Huntington's Disease patients.  ^[11]

 Melatonin (consumed two to three hours prior to the desired sleep time at the end destination) may be a very effective remedy for Jet-Lag.  ^[12]

 Melatonin may help to reverse Age-related and Alcohol-induced Memory impairment.  ^[13]