Church Employees ???Spike??? Children???s Candy With Melatonin
December 16, 2009
by: Johnny Justice
In a bizarre supplement story, workers at a church day care were supposedly caught putting Melantonin in candy to help children sleep at nap time! Of course, these employees are now under investigation! Although the police did not give ages of the children, CBS affiliate WKRC-TV in Cincinnati reports some workers from the Covenant Apostolic Church told police that they saw fellow employees give the hormone melatonin to children as young as two months old. Parents and guardians of children who attend the day care have recieved letters from police, informing them of the investigation, and advising them to contact their primary physicians with any concerns. Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the pineal gland at the base of the brain. It???s important in regulating sleep, and may play a role in maintaining circadian rhythm, the body???s natural time clock.
Melatonin Use
The use of melatonin supplements became popular in the mid-1990s as a way of treating insomnia and. Melatonin is not generally recommended for use on a regular basis since its long-term consequences are not known. The proper dosage is not known, but it appears to differ greatly depending on the individual and extent of the sleep disorder. Studies suggest melatonin can constrict blood vessels, which can raise blood pressure. Therefore, persons with hypertension or cardiovascular problems should consult with their doctor before taking the hormone.
Women Proceed With Caution
Women who are on estrogen or estrogen replacement therapy should not take melatonin without consulting their doctor. Also if you???re trying to get pregnant you should avoid using it since some research suggests it may have a contraceptive effect.
December 16, 2009
by: Johnny Justice
In a bizarre supplement story, workers at a church day care were supposedly caught putting Melantonin in candy to help children sleep at nap time! Of course, these employees are now under investigation! Although the police did not give ages of the children, CBS affiliate WKRC-TV in Cincinnati reports some workers from the Covenant Apostolic Church told police that they saw fellow employees give the hormone melatonin to children as young as two months old. Parents and guardians of children who attend the day care have recieved letters from police, informing them of the investigation, and advising them to contact their primary physicians with any concerns. Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally in the pineal gland at the base of the brain. It???s important in regulating sleep, and may play a role in maintaining circadian rhythm, the body???s natural time clock.
Melatonin Use
The use of melatonin supplements became popular in the mid-1990s as a way of treating insomnia and. Melatonin is not generally recommended for use on a regular basis since its long-term consequences are not known. The proper dosage is not known, but it appears to differ greatly depending on the individual and extent of the sleep disorder. Studies suggest melatonin can constrict blood vessels, which can raise blood pressure. Therefore, persons with hypertension or cardiovascular problems should consult with their doctor before taking the hormone.
Women Proceed With Caution
Women who are on estrogen or estrogen replacement therapy should not take melatonin without consulting their doctor. Also if you???re trying to get pregnant you should avoid using it since some research suggests it may have a contraceptive effect.
