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Assessing melatonin levels can help diagnose these sleep disorders (Lewy, 2007). Reference: Lewy, A. J. (2007). Melatonin and human chronobiology. Cold Spring Harbor Symposia on Quantitative Biology, 72, 623-636.
3. Shift work and jet lag: Shift work and jet lag can disrupt the body's internal clock and affect melatonin production, leading to sleep issues. Measuring melatonin levels can provide insights into how these factors are affecting the sleep-wake cycle and help in developing appropriate strategies to address the disruptions (Sack, 2010). Reference: Sack, R. L. (2010). Clinical practice. Jet lag. New England Journal of Medicine, 362(5), 440-447.
4. Sleep quality: Low melatonin levels may be associated with poor sleep quality or difficulty falling asleep. By measuring melatonin levels, individuals and healthcare professionals can identify potential issues with sleep onset and quality (Herxheimer & Petrie, 2002). Reference: Herxheimer, A., & Petrie, K. J. (2002). Melatonin for the prevention and treatment of jet lag. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, (2), CD001520.
5. Aging and sleep: Melatonin production tends to decrease with age, which can contribute to sleep disturbances in older adults. Measuring melatonin levels can help identify age-related changes in sleep patterns and inform appropriate interventions to promote healthy sleep in older individuals (Pandi-Perumal et al., 2005). Reference: Pandi-Perumal, S. R., Zisapel, N., Srinivasan, V., & Cardinali, D. P. (2005). Melatonin and sleep in aging population. Experimental Gerontology, 40(12), 911-925.
By assessing melatonin levels, healthcare professionals can identify potential sleep issues, diagnose sleep disorders, and inform appropriate interventions to improve sleep quality. If you suspect you have low melatonin levels and
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