What Does Melatonin Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. Melatonin and Depression
Depression is a condition that can take many forms in a person. Long-term, clinical depression has not been extensively studied regarding how melatonin levels might help or hurt the condition. Short-term depression like seasonal depression, however, has been studied to some degree.
Findings suggest that melatonin supplements might be useful in people who live in regions where the winter causes shorter periods of daylight. Still, other evidence points out that melatonin can have side effects that increase symptoms related to depression. More in-depth research is required to determine exactly how melatonin impacts long- and short-term depression overall.
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