Posted by djmmm on May 22, 2007, at 8:53:58
In reply to Increasing melatonin synthesis ?, posted by linkadge on May 21, 2007, at 18:06:16
> Hi, I am interested in supplements that may increase the synthesis of melatonin. I understand that b12 can help, also 5-ht2a blockers at nighttime appear to increase melatonin synthsis.
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> Does anyone know of others? In particular, does vitamin D have any effect on melatonin synthsis ?
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> Thanks
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> LinkadgePerhaps supplements like 5-HTP would increase melatonin synthesis..since melatonin is manufactured from serotonin (5-HTP---> serotonin--->N-acetylserotonin--->melatonin) Why not just take the supplement melatonin?
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