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===Melatonin supplements=== | ===Melatonin supplements=== | ||
Melatonin supplements can also counteract the circadian shift caused by light. However, they may have adverse effects, such as lengthening sleep and/or increasing sleep inertia. In the long term , the health effects of supplementing melatonin is unclear. Nevertheless, it can be an effective short-term substitute for dark period to allow for a more stable circadian rhythm and ensure the quality of SWS. They should be taken shortly before sleep. | |||
It is recommended to use as little dose as possible (<1 mg). Most supplements contain doses that are well in excess of the effective dose. Though melatonin has little toxicity, at higher doses the side effects become more pronounced. | |||
===Food=== | ===Food=== | ||
