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NARCOLEPSY
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| L-Tryptophan (or 5-HTP) taken at bedtime may help to normalize sleep. Tryptophan an amino acid becomes serotonin which becomes melatonin. Use low dosages. As of 2/04 it is an OTC supplement and need not be obtained only at the veterinarian's. www.lidtke.com |
| Light striking the retina during sleep can reduce melatonin hormone that helps regulate circadian rhythms 7/03 Discover magazine www.discover.com |
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Melatonin
taken PM helps sleep apnea, says B J Sahley in The Melatonin
Report Do not take if you are Bipolar, manic, taking a MAO antidrepressant drug, or have an autoimmune disease, says Lewis & Clouatre in Melatonin and the Biological Clock 1-800-699-CALM |