Remedy #8: Melatonin

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Melatonin can help you to fall asleep more quickly and enhance the quality of your sleep.
Researchers in a 2016 studyTrusted Source found melatonin to significantly improve sleep patterns in people with cancer and insomnia. Sleep quality was improved even more between seven and 14 days.
Take 1 to 5 mg 30 minutes to two hours before going to sleep. You should use the lowest effective dose possible, as higher doses may cause side effects.
It may cause:
- depression
- dizziness
- headaches
- irritability
- stomach cramps
- wakefulness in the night
Melatonin is generally safe to use for short periods of time.
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