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Effects of Melatonin Suplementation in Human Pathologie: A Systematic Review

DOI: 
10.7727/wimj.2016.500
Synopsis: 
Melatonin is a hormone primarily produced in the pineal gland. Its most important functions are the regulation of circadian sleep-wake cycle, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant. Therefore, it use as a dietary supplement could have implications for clinical practice.

ABSTRACT

Objectives: to analyse the main effects of melatonin dietary supplementation in different pathologies.

Method: systematic review related to the use of melatonin as a dietary supplement and its effects on PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, ProQuest Health and Medical Complete, Scielo and Dialnet databases.

Accepted: 
11 Jan, 2017
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e-Published: 01 Feb, 2017

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