Synonyms for melatonin
ˌmɛl əˈtoʊ nɪnmela·tonin

Princeton's WordNet

1. melatoninnoun

   hormone secreted by the pineal gland

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1. • Hormone

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. melatonin

   Synonyms:
   Melanocyte-inhibiting factor, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

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How to use melatonin in a sentence?

1. Michael Terman:

   Since the inner clock relies on sunlight to stay in sync, winter sunrise is later and winter nights are longer, melatonin can overshoot into the day, causing grogginess or 'brain fog,' for several hours.

2. Allison Tallman:

   Consumption in the evening may promote drowsiness, leading to better sleep. Oats also contain melatonin, which can help us to fall asleep as well.

3. Raj Dasgupta:

   The dietary supplement melatonin is not a potent sleeping aid, it’s good for shifting your circadian rhythm. Usually, we suggest people take it two hours before their desired sleep time.

4. Josephine Briggs:

   The changes in the yoga category are very large, i was also struck by the use of melatonin in children.

5. Josephine Briggs:

   Use of conventional sleeping pills, like benzodiazepines, is of some concern, melatonin is a product that has a good safety profile.