The DARK SIDE of Melatonin
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In this Video, Dr. Doug Lucas addresses the controversy surrounding the bone health benefits of melatonin. He discusses the positive and negative research findings, the impact of melatonin on sleep and broader health, and the association between melatonin prescriptions and fracture risk. Dr. Lucas also emphasizes the importance of understanding study design and statistical significance when interpreting research results. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33417003/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28587149/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27496941/
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