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Melatonin لـ Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment

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Well-established for sleep optimization, melatonin may support cognitive function indirectly by promoting glymphatic clearance of beta-amyloid and other metabolic waste during sleep.

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الخلاصة

Well-established for sleep optimization, melatonin may support cognitive function indirectly by promoting glymphatic clearance of beta-amyloid and other metabolic waste during sleep.

Key Study Findings

review
Pediatric Insomnia.
Dose: Melatonin (various doses), CBT-I (behavioral), pharmacologic options (z-drugs, other) مقابل: Placebo التأثير: CBT-I most effective treatment; melatonin beneficial in children with ASD or ADHD; limited evidence None
Other
Banxia Shumi Decoction Improves Sleep and Neural Function in Insomnia Male Rats via BDNF/TrkB/CREB-Dependent Melatonin …
Dose: None مقابل: PCPA-induced insomnia model control Outcome: Sleep quality and cognitive function in rat model التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: PCPA-induced insomnia male rats

Randomized Controlled Trial n=322 5 weeks Double-blind
Melatonin agonist tasimelteon (HETLIOZ®) improves sleep in patients with primary insomnia: A multicenter, randomized, double-blind, …
Dose: 20 mg or 50 mg tasimelteon daily مقابل: Placebo Outcome: Latency to persistent sleep (PSG) التأثير: -44.9 min (20mg) / -46.3 min (50mg) vs -28.2 (placebo) <0.001

المجتمع المدروس: Patients with primary insomnia (sleep onset difficulty)

Review
Irregular sleep-wake rhythm disorder: From the pathophysiologic perspective to the treatment.
Dose: None مقابل: None Outcome: ISWRD symptom management التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: Patients with irregular sleep-wake rhythm disorder

review
Insomnia in older adults: A review of treatment options.
Dose: various مقابل: Placebo التأثير: None None
Review
Commonly encountered symptoms and their management in patients with cirrhosis.
Dose: None مقابل: None Outcome: Pain outcomes التأثير: None None

المجتمع المدروس: Insomnia patients

Key Statistics

15

الدراسات

2000

المشاركون

Positive

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التقييم

Referenced Papers

Pediatrics in review 2026
Cleveland Clinic journal … 2025 12 اقتباسات
Current opinion in … 2024 12 اقتباسات
La Revue du … 2024
Journal of sleep … 2023 12 اقتباسات
Frontiers in neuroscience 2023 5 اقتباسات
Current drug safety 2023 2 اقتباسات
Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology … 2021 68 اقتباسات
Climacteric : the … 2020 97 اقتباسات
Neurotherapeutics : the … 2020 80 اقتباسات
Current treatment options … 2020 29 اقتباسات
Human brain mapping 2020 15 اقتباسات
Dermatitis : contact, … 2019 7 اقتباسات
Journal of sleep … 2017 1691 اقتباسات
Neurological research 2017 331 اقتباسات
Nutrients 2017 301 اقتباسات
Current treatment options … 2017 56 اقتباسات
Clinical therapeutics 2016 328 اقتباسات
Chest 2016 109 اقتباسات
European heart journal. … 2016 77 اقتباسات
Diabetes, obesity & … 2015 132 اقتباسات
Alcohol (Fayetteville, N.Y.) 2015 122 اقتباسات
Menopause (New York, … 2015 73 اقتباسات
Chest 2013 53 اقتباسات
Pharmacological reports : … 2011 99 اقتباسات
Der Nervenarzt 2009 6 اقتباسات
Pharmacotherapy 2007 117 اقتباسات
Tidsskrift for den … 2006
Brain research. Molecular … 2005 160 اقتباسات

Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

الجرعات الشائعة

general:
0.5-5 mg/day
sleepcognitivesupport:
0.5-3 mg 30-60 min before bed

الحد الأعلى: 10 mg/day (higher doses not more effective)

الجرعات المدروسة في الأبحاث

الجرعة المدة التأثير ن
Melatonin (various doses), CBT-I (behavioral), pharmacologic options (z-drugs, other) -- Positive --
None -- Positive --
20 mg or 50 mg tasimelteon daily 5 weeks Positive 322
None -- Mixed --
various -- Positive --
None -- Neutral --
None -- Positive 6528
Z-drugs, melatonin, orexin antagonists -- Positive --

أفضل وقت للتناول: 30-60 minutes before bedtime

Safety & Side Effects

الآثار الجانبية المُبلّغ عنها

  • Daytime drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea
  • Vivid dreams

التفاعلات المعروفة

  • Sedative medications (additive drowsiness)
  • Blood thinners (may increase bleeding risk)
  • Diabetes medications (may affect blood sugar)
  • Immunosuppressants (may stimulate immune function)
  • Oral contraceptives (may increase melatonin levels)

الحد الأقصى المسموح به: 10 mg/day (higher doses not more effective)

استشر مقدم الرعاية الصحية دائماً قبل البدء بأي مكمل غذائي.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Melatonin help with Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment?
Based on 15 studies with 2,000 participants, there is limited but promising evidence that Melatonin may support Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment management. Our evidence grade is C (Some Evidence).
How much Melatonin should I take for Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment?
Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 0.5-5 mg/day. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.
Are there side effects of Melatonin?
Reported side effects may include Daytime drowsiness, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.
How strong is the evidence for Melatonin and Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment?
We rate the evidence as Grade C (Some Evidence). This rating is based on 15 peer-reviewed studies with 2,000 total participants. The overall direction of effect is positive.

مكونات أخرى لـ Sleep-Related Cognitive Impairment

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