Mélatonine et troubles du sommeil : apports et limites d'une supplémentation exogène
Year: 2021
Type: dissertation
Abstract: Melatonin, commonly referred to as the “sleep hormone”, has been a source of curiosity in the scientific community since its discovery in the 1950’s. Already present in some medicines, it has also been found for a few years in France in many dietary supplements available over the counter intended to compensate for certain sleep disorders. But their intake is not trivial since it is likely to cause much higher blood levels than those normally observed in an individual, while this neurohormone is responsible for regulating many physiological functions. Recommendations about the proper use of these food supplements, which evolve with the published knowledge, have been subject to a recent update. The use of this substance by oral route is indeed of interest in the management of certain sleep disorders, but good information for users and health professionals remains essential for reducing the risks associated with it in some people. The pros and cons of melatonin supplementation give it a special place within the therapeutic range dedicated to the management of sleep disorders.
Source: HAL
Author: Mestanier, Sacha
Institution: Université de Bordeaux
Language: English
Subfield: Endocrine and Autonomic Systems
Field: Neuroscience
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7048576841