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Keep telling people about cannabinoids and their receptors (a lot of people are unaware of their existence) and pot's promotion of melatonin levels (4,000 %). Most people say that melatonin is the stuff that colors your skin. Well, it does do something to hormones, but the coloring of your skin is due to melanin. People take it to get to sleep, but they are unaware that it prevents cancer and heart disease and extends cell-longetivity (studies have shown a 20% difference).
Beach Guy in a thong, please post links to the medical papers that support your signature, I'm very interested in reading! Thanks.
Nice facts
This is pretty interesting Beachguy, but I heard that too much melatonin could unbalance our system or something like that because its an hormone. Cant it cause damages if too much taken? Because melatonin pills must not be taken for a too long amount of time, anyway thats what it says on the box I have
peace
damn I would like to see more articles like that instead of the ones knocking our lady GREEN. I'm sure soon enough the TRUTH will seep out and all that nay-sayed weed shall burst up in flames.
http://www.thc-ministry.net/cannabisinfo.htmQuote:
Originally Posted by i.m.high
That's an awesome read.
Is melatonin safe?Quote:
Originally Posted by Musician
Melatonin is one of the least toxic substances known. People have taken as much as 6 grams (600 to 3000 times the normal dosage) of the substance in carefully monitored studies with no sign of toxicity. Only four complaints regarding melatonin have been report to the FDA (USA's Food and Drug Administration). The only consistent side effect of high doses has been drowsiness and a slower reaction time. In the most extensive clinical trial to date a high dose of 75 milligrams of melatonin per day was given to 1400 women in the Netherlands for up to four years with no ill effects. The FDA reports that in the more than two years melatonin has been available for sale over-the-counter in the United States, no alarming side effects have been reported.
Does melatonin have that morning-after hangover effect of sleeping pills?
No. You should normally wake up well refreshed and full of energy. If you wake up feeling a little tired you should reduce your dosage until you wake up feeling well refreshed. You will not have the hangover effect you may experience with over the counter or prescription sleeping pills.
Will melatonin extend my lifespan?
There are no human studies to support this contention. In tests on both rats and mice melatonin caused a significant 20% increase in their lifespan. If melatonin does allow you to live longer and healthier it could do so because melatonin may reduce free radical damage; stimulate an aging immune system; protect the cardiovascular system; preserve a youthful circadian rhythm; stimulate the production of growth hormone.
Will melatonin enhance my sex life?
There is no evidence to support this claim as it relates to humans. However, a 1995 rodent study suggests that taking small amounts of melatonin on a regular basis may prevent the age-related decline in testosterone levels, allowing men to be more active sexually in their later years.
Should certain people avoid it?
Yes. "Those include women who are pregnant or nursing (since no one knows how excessive exposure to the hormone might affect a fetus or infant); people with severe allergies or autoimmune diseases (melatonin could exacerbate such conditions by stimulating the immune system); people with immune-system cancers such as lymphoma or leukemia (for the same reason), and healthy children (who already produce it in abundance). Women trying to conceive should also think twice about taking the hormone, since high doses can act as a contraceptive." As with any substance introduced into your body, if you have a medical condition you should always consult your physician first before taking melatonin.
What additional benefits are there and how reliable are these claims?
"In test-tube and animal experiments, researchers have found that it protects cells, strengthens the immune system and slows the growth of some tumors." Tests with laboratory mice suggest that melatonin might also reduce the effects of aging - but remember, these results are very preliminary. "...Some experts are appalled to see so many people toying with such a potent hormone. One concern is that high doses, while causing no immediate harm, could have unknown long-term effects. 'Even one milligram, the smallest commercially available dose, is at least three times higher than the normal amount in the body.'"
Who benefits the most?
Travelers and people suffering from mild sleep disorders. According to Newsweek, a typical comment from discussion groups on the Internet is, "'Folks, I've tried melatonin and it's great. It has ...restored my sleep cycle, given me lots of energy.'"
What exactly is Melatonin?
"Melatonin is the all-natural nightcap. It's secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-size structure at the center of the brain, as our eyes register the fall of darkness." At night melatonin is produced to help our bodies regulate our sleep-wake cycles. The amount of melatonin produced by our body seems to lessen as we get older. Scientists believe this may be why young people have less problem sleeping than older people.
yee fukin haa boys n girls, i always thought i'd gotten smarter since i started smokin cannabis :D
For more info: www.melatonin.com
The truth has been seeping out. That's how you and I can see this information. "Nay-sayed weed" is on it's way out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Its a Plant