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Mood Change Library
  • Cannabinoids: Anxiety, Depression & Sleep

    Cannabinoids: Anxiety, Depression & Sleep

    Cannabinoids are naturally occurring constituents in the cannabis plant, also known as marijuana. There are over 100 types of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant—delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) are two major cannabinoids. Research on the potential clinical uses of cannabinoids for anxiety, depression and insomnia is ongoing. Continue reading →

  • Nutrition for Making the Most of Natural Melatonin

    Nutrition for Making the Most of Natural Melatonin

    The most potent way to get the sleep-promoting benefits of melatonin is to not to buy it off a store shelf. Natural melatonin is made in the body from food. All melatonin production is driven by key dietary nutrients, especially tryptophan found in foods like turkey, eggs and bananas. Continue reading →

  • Some Side Effects & Adverse Effects of Melatonin

    Some Side Effects & Adverse Effects of Melatonin

    Incorrect use of melatonin can cause irregular sleep-wake cycles. Melatonin has been linked to increased risk of fractures. It can impair balance, increasing risk of falls. No difference was found in the incidence of long-term side effects between melatonin and inert placebo, studies showed. High doses might worsen depression. Continue reading →

  • Risks Associated with Purity & Potency of Melatonin Supplements

    Risks Associated with Purity & Potency of Melatonin Supplements

    Some studies have found lot-to-lot variability of 465%, with some supplements containing five to six times more melatonin than that listed on the label. Some supplements contained no melatonin and others were contaminated with the dangerous melatonin precursor, serotonin. Rarely, melatonin in supplements comes from the brains of animals. Continue reading →

  • Melatonin: Some Drug interactions & Precautions

    Melatonin: Some Drug interactions & Precautions

    Here’s a list of some of the drugs and supplements with which melatonin may interact. It is not an exhaustive list. There are also precautions including not taking melatonin before driving. Continue reading →

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