Thread: Melatonin 30-60min before workouts?

Originally Posted by AKIRA

Ive never heard of this shit before and I cant see it being a very explosive workout.

This question comes from an article in Muscle & Fitness magazine and talks about Seasonal Affective Dissorder. In any case, it talk about melatonin regulating hormones, including GH.

Ive only taken this shit 30-60min before BED. Anyone know about this?

What the fuck?????

If you want to fall asleep, on the bench. I just can't see this being good in anyway.

Yeah, melatonin = sleeping pills.

Thats how outlandish it was to me! I had to ask..

how often do u gusy take melatonin
and does it make u fall assleep faster or easier and if u take it on monday, and sleep veryw ell, but on teusday u decide not toa take it, dou not sleep s well or faster?

Most younger guys dont take melatonin cuz they still produce a ton of it. Older people usually take melatonin because they produce and use less as they age. But I would say if your going to use it to use the sublingual Melatonin because it works a ton better.

As others stated it doesn't seem like a good idea to take it preworkout as it would be counter productive. But if you do try it let us know your results.

physiological dose melatonin = sleeping agent (0.3mg or 300ug)

higher dose melatonin = powerful antioxidant (1 to 5 mg).

Originally Posted by 0pete9

Most younger guys dont take melatonin cuz they still produce a ton of it. Older people usually take melatonin because they produce and use less as they age. But I would say if your going to use it to use the sublingual Melatonin because it works a ton better.

What's the difference between normal melatonin and sublingual melatonin????????

Sublingual Melatonin is put under the tounge until it is dissolved.The melatonin gets introduced/absorbed into the body at a faster rate, other than that..nothing

I couldn't imagine taking that before a workout. That stuff makes me REALLY relaxed.

Tibetan Monks drink their piss in the morning for this reason - Melatonin is naturally made by your body. It is naturally made whilst sleeping and is excreted in the morning after awake. It gives them a relaxed buzz feeling. It also increased there mental focus a ton for their rituals and what not.

According to the studies, it is fantastic for giving you a calm pin point focus. Probably excellent for sports you might play.

The best way to get the full effect is to drink your own piss before you work out instead of taking the actual melatonin. It is the more natural way. Let me know if it works.

I believe you but how do you know Tibet monks drink their own pee in the morning?

Originally Posted by Kuzinbo

Tibetan Monks drink their piss in the morning for this reason - Melatonin is naturally made by your body. It is naturally made whilst sleeping and is excreted in the morning after awake. It gives them a relaxed buzz feeling. It also increased there mental focus a ton for their rituals and what not.

According to the studies, it is fantastic for giving you a calm pin point focus. Probably excellent for sports you might play.

The best way to get the full effect is to drink your own piss before you work out instead of taking the actual melatonin. It is the more natural way. Let me know if it works.

dont talk this bullshit or people will actually do it u fool

Originally Posted by Gordo

physiological dose melatonin = sleeping agent (0.3mg or 300ug)

higher dose melatonin = powerful antioxidant (1 to 5 mg).

3mg is the rec. nighttime dose (for 2 weeks on/off)

Yes Nate K, they do drink their urine. Don't believe me start googling. Learned that little factoid in college.

And, Dontsurf, don't knock it until you took a swig before you workout.

Melatonin Treatment for Age-Related Insomnia -- Zhdanova et al. 86 (10): 4727 -- Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

3 mg works as well but it lowers body thermoregulatory function. More does not always equal better. Of course the manufacturer would like you to take more.

Keep in mind that dose is somewhat body weight dependent and this study involved 50 year olds.


I find I can take it once in a blue. Anymore than 3mg for a couple of nights in a row and I get nightmares (which is a known side effect)....like the wake up in your bed, holy shit type. Not fun.