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Sleep: Does melatonin help sleep? Which melatonin to buy?

Posted on May 20, 2025 by drlesliegreenberg

The consensus statement from sleep medicine physicians is that sleep medications should not be a chronic therapy, especially for children. Some hints about melatonin Melatonin.  There is no FDA-approved melatonin.  Because of this, the amount of melatonin in each tablet/gummie … Continue reading →

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Need help with insomnia?

Posted on March 19, 2024 by drlesliegreenberg

Insomnia affects 30% of Americans. Poor quality or too little sleep can negatively impact quality of life. It can also decrease productivity, increase drowsiness and fatigue and can worsen other health issues. Initial treatment focuses on lifestyle modification. This includes … Continue reading →

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Does melatonin help older adults sleep?

Posted on January 11, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Does melatonin help older adults sleep? Melatonin does (!) help older adults sleep.  It has been shown that melatonin preparations help people fall asleep faster, increase total sleep time, and slightly improve sleep efficiency.  Prolonged-release melatonin like ramelteon is thought … Continue reading →

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