She's so right. For my work, I document injuries and causes of death for the insurance and legal industries. I can tell you that most people ultimately die from bedsores. Whether it's cancer or diabetes or Alzheimers, it is a breakdown in the integrity of the skin that will get you in the end. People stop moving when they become ill. Those who have reasonably healthy skin can survive a period of bed rest without it leading to skin breakdown. But once your skin breaks down it's only a matter of time before infection sets in and becomes systemic. You develop sepsis, septic shock and multi-system organ failure.
My grandmother died because she have diabetes and she also develop bedsore. The Doctor said the 3 main cause of her death are septic shock, poorly controlled diabetes, and the other is about urine.
@@airanicoleparras8059 My guess is a urinary tract infection. Those are the main causes of death in nursing homes. Diabetes leads to skin breakdown and chronic UTIs.
I’ll REALLY enjoy my melatonin. I’ve been taking it for yrs for insomnia. My profile pic is from September 2021. I’m 62 yrs old. No makeup only lipgloss. Thank you Dr Dray!!
Now this is content! I love how informative your videos are. During the first big quarantine, while everyone was baking sourdough and getting a dog, I started watching your videos, which led me to simplify my skincare. I bought a basic face wash, a CeraVe tub and all the SPF. My skin has never looked better!
It's all linked. Youth is vitality. A ripe apple looks prettier than a rotting one for a good reason. People should stop judging those who want to look good. We want to look fresh and vital, not decaying.
PhD biochemist here: I remember reading a peer reviewed study which said that melatonin levels don't actually decrease with age. What happens is that the melatonin receptor sites become much less sensitive. My 100 year old mother-in-law took melatonin for decades as a sleep aid, but after age 90, it was no longer working. So she was given a synthetic melatonin analog which was designed to be better accepted by the receptor sites. Sorry, I can't remember the name of the analog melatonin, but it has worked like a charm. BTW, that's a great discussion you prepared here. Nice!
I recently purchased melatonin to help me sleep. Everything happens for a reason and this video is a reminder that I start taking it tonight. Thank you Dr. Dray.
Be careful not to take it long term or your body will become dependent on it and will stop naturally producing it on its own. I learned the hard way. I took 10 mg of melatonin for several months and when I stopped taking it, I could never fall asleep. It took many months for my body to go back to normal and it was agonizing being sleep deprived for many months.
@@mkryu I've been sleep deprived all my life. I just started on progesterone at night and it helps on some days. I picked up 5mg time release tablets. I've heard Andrew Huberman speak about it and listened to the pros and cons. I'm informed. Thank you for your concern. Best to you :)
I let out a sigh of relief when see you dr dray. I’m so sick of all these “gurus” on UA-cam giving straight up medical advice with no actual medical credentials. You are one of the few, unbiased, licensed professionals still on here that I trust. Thanks dr d for all the time you spend making free content for all of us.
I've never used melatonin and honestly didn't know it came in topical form. I'm learning so much from these videos! Thanks, Dr Dray. Happy Thursday! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 💜
@@MyrtleBeachWebAngel I would caution against any sort of DIY skin care for many reasons. It is very easy to mix together a higher concentration of products than what is safe for the skin. More is not always better. Please be careful!
I mixed a tiny (bulk supplements) pinhead amt with aloe vera gel. Mine is pure melatonin (no filler) and organic aloe gel. I believe she's right. The melatonin is absorbing transdermally.
Your video was very convincing, I love the fact that what you say is always backed up by science and research. Thank you very much for presenting these studies to the public, it makes such a difference! Please consider creating a special video dedicated to your recommendations on melatonin skincare products for the face, scalp and body. It would be very useful to have an idea of the good options we can reach for. Thanks a lot for your time and hard work and all the best!!!
Topical melatonin sounds great. I thought there was only oral melatonin. Don't like it due to next day sleepiness by taking 3mg. Thanks for emphasizing skin health. My parents are 94. I follow you to help them with their skin issues and mine. I want them to live over 100 if possible.❤️
I am going to start taking the melatonin late afternoon instead of right before bed... it really feels like I start getting that deep deep sleep 4 or 5 hrs after I take it. 💢⏰💢 Oh, it's 4:30 now... Imma go take it now 😁👍
You may try taking a little less. I take only about a quarter of a 5 mg tablet about 2 hrs before bedtime (it takes a little longer than usual to hit me but it still works).
Wow, 3mg wouldn’t affect me at all. I take 20-30 mg with lemon balm. Tried 50 but I wake up with a head ache. Doc said there’s no toxicity level, try more and see. But 20 with a muscle relaxer helps me get at least 4 hours a night. More would be nice but I’m a chronic insomniac. Take what I can get!
Thank you giving us valuable information on our skin and health. I watch your channel on a regular basis and wait for your videos. I have learned so much about taking good care of our skin and body. Wished I had the information when I was in my 20's. Thank you for spreading all this knowledge. You are wonderful. 🙏
I really appreciate what you said about anti-aging as keeping our skin and vital systems functioning as optimally as possible for as long as possible. I love this take on the anti-aging topic, and I have felt this way all along. I'll be 60 this year and no one ever believes me because I have been working to preserve myself as best as possible, not by cosmetic means yet, but I reserve that right. Sunscreen is the best defense /offense.
My daughter bought me Raw Sugar Sleep Well and Calm Melatonin lotion for Christmas. Never had heard of melatonin in skin care before nor the benefits. I would have never known of the benefits if not for seeing this video. I have used it on occasion but maybe I’ll make a point to use it more. I don’t sleep well some nights and she bought it for me thinking it would help. Bless her heart. It does not help in that regard but the calming scent is relaxing. Not a fan of lavender as a relaxing scent and this doesn’t smell like lavender. I don’t know how much melatonin is in this product or if there is a specific amount that’s beneficial, or if just having some in it is beneficial.
Nice....as I aged I was getting less and less sleep...I've been taking melatonin for 9 years now...and my skin and sleep cycles are better than ever...really enjoy your channel...especially when you take us shopping with you 😏❤
@@rebeccal782 I tried a few different brands...but now I use the Up and Up from target. I would ask your doctor the strength..I started at 3 mg.and now at 10 mg before bed. I think it depends if you have any other issues going on..your DR can help even though it's an OTC..❤🌷
My primary care doctor advised not using melatonin for sleep long term because it can lead to memory loss. A sleep specialist explained that the proper dose is one half milligram, taken at dinner time, so the level is built up at bedtime. She said it should not be anti-cholenergic at that dose.
Your primary care doctor probably read that from some article. Disappointing how other doctors don't do proper research. Makes the rest of us look bad. Many neuroscience studies and meta analyses already show that melatonin has no negative effect on memory.
I think it’s important to emphasize the distinction between TOPICAL melatonin and ingesting it. It’s really interesting to hear about the skin benefits that I didn’t know before. But just a word of caution to those who take it orally to please consult your doctor. Melatonin supplements are not regulated and often the dosage is way higher than what the body requires. Long term use could lead to changes to the brain and dependency.
I think she worded it weird. Melatonin does not directly increase the risk of or cause of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Infact, the only relationship that they have is that Melatonin is significantly lower in those who are diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases as such. And Too high of Melatonin dosage is infact the catalyst to further put those with such diagnoses at risk, simply because of the natural side effect which is the commonly known and anticipated onset drowsiness that lingers after waking, thus making day to day functionality a higher risk. It is the temporary impairment to essential decision making and delay in alertness that further puts those who suffer from neurodegenerative conditions at risk. For comparison, this is no different from refraining from driving while on meds. There are compelling arguments and some sound data that point towards the benefits of Melatonin.. but perhaps it is safer to take in significantly lower doses than what is normalized on the market.
I have never heard that there is melatonin in any skincare product. However, I have just researched about what can effect melatonin in our body since I cannot sleep well. So, this video such a coincidence! A good one!! Thank you so much dr.dray
I take a low dose (3 mg.) of melatonin for sleep, recommended by my doctor. I've had insomnia my entire adult life. My doctor has me take my melatonin 1 hour before bed and Trazodone, an antidepressant, that acts like a sleeping pill, at bedtime. The melatonin helps me go to sleep and the sleeping pill keeps me asleep. It works for me. I used to take Ambien, but I would get up in the night and do things like bake cookies, clean my bathroom or rearrange everything in my kitchen cabinets. It was a sleeping pill that didn't let me sleep a lot of nights, but I never did leave my apartment. Some people have. I had no idea there were topical melatonin products. I have a receding hairline, arrg. I started out with a high forehead anyway, so this is adding insult to injury. I'm going to try a melatonin topical for the scalp. Wish me luck. I'm thinking of adding a night cream with melatonin, too. Both are pricey for my meager budget, but if I can swing it, I'll give it a try. xo~linda
@@juliehazlett6749 I never did buy it. It was too expensive for me to do it well. My hair kept thinning and no matter what I did with it, it didn't look good. So, I decided to try wigs. I have 3 of them and have worn them every day for about 2 years. I'm so happy I decided to do that. It's so fast and easy and I never have a bad hair day.
I'm glad you talked about the risk of taking a Melatonin supplement for sleep at the end of this video. In my humble opinion, any ingested sleep aid is a medical risk.
I've been taking melatonin for insomnia on and off for many years. It's best to start with the lowest strength and gradually increase only if necessary. And always discuss with your physician why you want to take it. I only take it at bedtime as it does make me drowsy, which in my case is the point. If it also offers skin benefits, that's a bonus I didn't know about. 😊 Thank you for covering this Dr. Dray, awesome info! 🤩
Be careful not to take it long term or your body will become dependent on it and will stop naturally producing it on its own. I learned the hard way. I took 10 mg of melatonin for several months and when I stopped taking it, I could never fall asleep. It took many months for my body to go back to normal and it was agonizing being sleep deprived for many months. Also taking the supplement orally doesn’t guarantee that it will always get to the skin.
@@mkryu omg 10 mg??? Of course your body got used to it im soooo sorry. :-( I take 0.5 mg and I used to cut this in two (0.25) lol. Look... like most herbs, supplements, even meds I take ( lol, being honest)...I ALWAYS get your symptoms, after I stop/diminish a bit. Anxiety or sleep is way worst.. I'm so sorry you went through this. I know it's not fun at all:-(. Sorry. But I don't think it's melatonin itself... More, like...everything we depend on for a while( even "natural'. Pple just won't believe...I believe you I wonder if it's not worst than benzodiazepines for withdrawal.).
@@apricoconutfitzgerald2280 I only bought the 10mg because it had the least amount of filler ingredients. I wanted the 5mg but it listed a bunch of additives.
Dr. Dray you are simply a GODSEND. Thank you so much for your explanations... I'm learning so much from you, I'm wasting less money on useless products and I'm getting better results with the health of my skin and hair. I'm from Italy and I'm grateful you suggest us products which are sold on the european market too. THANK YOU
Hi Dr Dray, I'm a layman and not a derm, but I'm curious as someone who loves learning about the body, skin etc, if Melatonin is lipophilic and so good at penetrating the dermis, is it used to help other ingredients penetrate the skin so deeply? Or is it not unique in its abilities to penetrate the skin deeply? Love your channel, it's fascinating and I always learn lots. Thanks and love from England 🙏🏻♥️
I loved this video. Being 61, skin integrity and preservation is everything. I'll have a look around, but would have thought compounding chemist's would be able to whip something up that is suitable. Anyway, thanks for the video, very informative!
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It's important to "maintain function" inside and out. Plus, if our insides are functioning properly, our outsides will reflect that with good skin, healthy hair and nails. Thanks for the clear, comprehensive info Doc!
Years ago I read in the book "Melatonin Miracle" that in rat studies, they lived 1/3 longer on melatonin, so I decided to try it on our new Golden Retriever. The breed has an average lifespan of 10-12 years. Our girl is now 15 and going strong in spite of miraculously surviving a very serious accident a couple of years ago. All of her contemporary goldens that we knew passed away years ago. So the rat data is consistent with her results. Naturally my wife and I are on it too.
❤️This is great! ❣️I’ve been taking low dose melatonin intermittently since menopause onset, for sleep. And using lots of antioxidants for those great benefits you referenced. Recently I’ve been noticing it in skincare and was wondering why that is…now I know. I didn’t realize it’s an antioxidant…great info…once again, Dr Dray!
If you watched the actual video she advises against melatonin supplements as they can have long term harmful impacts like dementia. She is talking specifically about the benefits of topical melatonin
@@lynnharris6877 before Tamoxifen was invented, estrogen was used to prevent bc from reoccurring. The Tamoxifen FDA report stated in its conclusion: Tamoxifen is as efficient as estrogen. Why would a hormone that prevents us from heart attacks, dementia, incontinence, muscle atrophy and osteoporosis in our younger years become the devil at middle age? Rstrogen has over 300 functions and every single cell in a woman's body has receptors. Not only in skin! Please stop spreading this misogynistic zombie idea. The WHI study in 2002 was a complete fraud.
@@leenmarier5729 Hi, you brought up an important Point re: HRT. I’ve taken them on & off for several years. I am considering going back to them due to thinning hair which concerns me greatly. Would you mind sharing how long it took for your hair to thicken up? And whether you are taking Bio-Identical or synthetic? (Bio-Identicals are my preference, I feel safer with them). I look forward to your reply. Thanks for sharing.
Hi dr dray! Would you be able to provide the reference for which you mentioned an association of long-term melatonin use and dementia? Thanks so much for everything you do.
She's so right. For my work, I document injuries and causes of death for the insurance and legal industries. I can tell you that most people ultimately die from bedsores. Whether it's cancer or diabetes or Alzheimers, it is a breakdown in the integrity of the skin that will get you in the end. People stop moving when they become ill. Those who have reasonably healthy skin can survive a period of bed rest without it leading to skin breakdown. But once your skin breaks down it's only a matter of time before infection sets in and becomes systemic. You develop sepsis, septic shock and multi-system organ failure.
How can we avoid and prevent that from ever happening ?
@@Wombat-pv5eb stay active your entire life and when your much older, you will still be mobile and have good muscle memory.
My grandmother died because she have diabetes and she also develop bedsore. The Doctor said the 3 main cause of her death are septic shock, poorly controlled diabetes, and the other is about urine.
Yikes!
@@airanicoleparras8059 My guess is a urinary tract infection. Those are the main causes of death in nursing homes. Diabetes leads to skin breakdown and chronic UTIs.
I take Melatonin but this is first time I've heard it could help in anti aging!!
I have been taking Melatonin since 1995.
I’ll REALLY enjoy my melatonin. I’ve been taking it for yrs for insomnia. My profile pic is from September 2021. I’m 62 yrs old. No makeup only lipgloss. Thank you Dr Dray!!
What do you do for skin care and diet and lifestyle habits
How many mg do you take and do you take it everynight? Is it in capsule form or cream?
Can you share what brand that you purchase.
Now this is content! I love how informative your videos are. During the first big quarantine, while everyone was baking sourdough and getting a dog, I started watching your videos, which led me to simplify my skincare. I bought a basic face wash, a CeraVe tub and all the SPF. My skin has never looked better!
"baking sourdough and getting a dog"...Haha 😄...I was not aware of that!
How do,we,know how much melatonin,we have to take before sleeping ! Tank.’ks a lot
Very good. Vit c is not ascorbic acid (which is synthetic!!!!) vitamin C has about 16 parts including
real ascorbic acid .. thot you’d like to know .
she is so smart and eloquent 👍 I bet she was a straight A student!
I loved, loved, loved your comments about preserving skin function vs. "anti-aging" as something vital and valid for women. Thank you, Dr. Dray!
It's all linked. Youth is vitality. A ripe apple looks prettier than a rotting one for a good reason.
People should stop judging those who want to look good. We want to look fresh and vital, not decaying.
Dra l use melatonin for 5 years how can l stop theme l can't sleep without it
Rosa, switch to weed or kratom for a while then switch back if needed. Easily websearchable solution on that one.
@@dammar117 rotten apples, Ouch, to old and older people
PhD biochemist here: I remember reading a peer reviewed study which said that melatonin levels don't actually decrease with age. What happens is that the melatonin receptor sites become much less sensitive. My 100 year old mother-in-law took melatonin for decades as a sleep aid, but after age 90, it was no longer working. So she was given a synthetic melatonin analog which was designed to be better accepted by the receptor sites. Sorry, I can't remember the name of the analog melatonin, but it has worked like a charm. BTW, that's a great discussion you prepared here. Nice!
I am a regular viewer ..and this is the first time I have ever heard of these benefits of melatonin...
thank you soooooo much
Wow, I've taken melatonin every night for decades. Had no idea about its anti aging properties. Thank you Dr. Dray.
I recently purchased melatonin to help me sleep. Everything happens for a reason and this video is a reminder that I start taking it tonight. Thank you Dr. Dray.
Thanks for watching
Be careful not to take it long term or your body will become dependent on it and will stop naturally producing it on its own. I learned the hard way. I took 10 mg of melatonin for several months and when I stopped taking it, I could never fall asleep. It took many months for my body to go back to normal and it was agonizing being sleep deprived for many months.
@@mkryu That's a high dosage. I've been taking it for years and it's never stopped working. Lower your dosage.
@@mkryu I've been sleep deprived all my life. I just started on progesterone at night and it helps on some days. I picked up 5mg time release tablets. I've heard Andrew Huberman speak about it and listened to the pros and cons. I'm informed. Thank you for your concern. Best to you :)
I take 1 mg like 4 * a week and it is a game changer for me!
I let out a sigh of relief when see you dr dray. I’m so sick of all these “gurus” on UA-cam giving straight up medical advice with no actual medical credentials. You are one of the few, unbiased, licensed professionals still on here that I trust. Thanks dr d for all the time you spend making free content for all of us.
Legend has it Dr. Dray’s skin hasn’t been touched by a single UV Ray in 30 years.
I CAN'T BREATHE
She definitely walks the walk. Her skin is gorgeous!
Hope she’s not vitamin D deficient
@@VG-qu3vb hadn't seen one of your kind in years, i thought trolls were already extinct.
@@charlynieto3747 I’m being serious actually
I've never used melatonin and honestly didn't know it came in topical form. I'm learning so much from these videos! Thanks, Dr Dray. Happy Thursday! I hope you have a tranquil evening. 💜
I just ordered some capsules and am going to pop them open and mix with my moisturizer... 🤷🏼♀️ I'm not sure if it will work or not. Ha.
@@MyrtleBeachWebAngel Well I guess it can't hurt! Good luck!!
@@MyrtleBeachWebAngel I would caution against any sort of DIY skin care for many reasons. It is very easy to mix together a higher concentration of products than what is safe for the skin. More is not always better. Please be careful!
Melatonin can cause constipation..in turn, all that grunting can cause wrinkles in the face..Had to warn you.
I mixed a tiny (bulk supplements) pinhead amt with aloe vera gel. Mine is pure melatonin (no filler) and organic aloe gel. I believe she's right. The melatonin is absorbing transdermally.
Your video was very convincing, I love the fact that what you say is always backed up by science and research. Thank you very much for presenting these studies to the public, it makes such a difference!
Please consider creating a special video dedicated to your recommendations on melatonin skincare products for the face, scalp and body. It would be very useful to have an idea of the good options we can reach for. Thanks a lot for your time and hard work and all the best!!!
Topical melatonin sounds great. I thought there was only oral melatonin. Don't like it due to next day sleepiness by taking 3mg. Thanks for emphasizing skin health. My parents are 94. I follow you to help them with their skin issues and mine. I want them to live over 100 if possible.❤️
I am going to start taking the melatonin late afternoon instead of right before bed... it really feels like I start getting that deep deep sleep 4 or 5 hrs after I take it. 💢⏰💢 Oh, it's 4:30 now... Imma go take it now 😁👍
You may try taking a little less. I take only about a quarter of a 5 mg tablet about 2 hrs before bedtime (it takes a little longer than usual to hit me but it still works).
Good morning. I take 1 mg melatonin. 3 mg made me wiped the next day
Find your happy dose!
Wow, 3mg wouldn’t affect me at all. I take 20-30 mg with lemon balm. Tried 50 but I wake up with a head ache. Doc said there’s no toxicity level, try more and see. But 20 with a muscle relaxer helps me get at least 4 hours a night. More would be nice but I’m a chronic insomniac. Take what I can get!
we need a melatonin product recommendation list !!
Buy one which one have serotonin also ..so you won't feel dizzy when you will wake
The face theory relaxing night cream contains encapsulated melatonin. Also available fragrance free or a very mild subtle lavender scent. 💜
What is the name of the capsules
Night cream?
Love lavender where can I find this?
Thank you so much.
a great vid🌹
Haven’t heard of topical melatonin before but it’s very intriguing.
Thanks for watching
Excellent video about preserving the skin and not just vanity but function.
Thank you giving us valuable information on our skin and health. I watch your channel on a regular basis and wait for your videos. I have learned so much about taking good care of our skin and body. Wished I had the information when I was in my 20's. Thank you for spreading all this knowledge. You are wonderful. 🙏
thanks for watching
Is popcorn cancerous
Happy Thursday 😄. Great video thanks for sharing.
Thank you! You too!
As a sleep deprived law student who regularly takes melatonin, i feel so validated
we need more skincare products with melatonin because im so tempted
Never ever heard of applying melatonin topically! All new to me!
I use a melatonin cream on my face at night, and it really seems to help my dry skin. I'm pleased with the results!
Would you share the brand name
I really appreciate what you said about anti-aging as keeping our skin and vital systems functioning as optimally as possible for as long as possible. I love this take on the anti-aging topic, and I have felt this way all along. I'll be 60 this year and no one ever believes me because I have been working to preserve myself as best as possible, not by cosmetic means yet, but I reserve that right. Sunscreen is the best defense /offense.
Me too…isn’t it interesting to get to this age, after years of doing all the things we’ve learned…and actually see the results…I find it amazing 🤩
My daughter bought me Raw Sugar Sleep Well and Calm Melatonin lotion for Christmas. Never had heard of melatonin in skin care before nor the benefits. I would have never known of the benefits if not for seeing this video. I have used it on occasion but maybe I’ll make a point to use it more. I don’t sleep well some nights and she bought it for me thinking it would help. Bless her heart. It does not help in that regard but the calming scent is relaxing. Not a fan of lavender as a relaxing scent and this doesn’t smell like lavender. I don’t know how much melatonin is in this product or if there is a specific amount that’s beneficial, or if just having some in it is beneficial.
I love Dr. Dray lectures, I'm taking notes.
Glad you like them!
Excellent approach to aging👍
Yes she has amazing skin
I use the Olly brand, there products are awesome, i take 2 or 3 a night 4 days a week. They work
I take melatonin to go to sleep cuz Im a health care worker and I do 12 hr shifts but it really does help!
Wow, Dr. Dray, thanks for this. I had no idea and I pride myself on having ideas, lol. Who knew?
Thanks for watching
Nice....as I aged I was getting less and less sleep...I've been taking melatonin for 9 years now...and my skin and sleep cycles are better than ever...really enjoy your channel...especially when you take us shopping with you 😏❤
Which brand do you take and how much?
@@rebeccal782 I tried a few different brands...but now I use the Up and Up from target. I would ask your doctor the strength..I started at 3 mg.and now at 10 mg before bed. I think it depends if you have any other issues going on..your DR can help even though it's an OTC..❤🌷
Thank-you for all your great information.
I’ve never heard of melatonin in skin creams. Have to do some research on that
OMG this is so cool, why does nobody talk about this!!?!?! Guess thats why Im a Dr Dray fan- always learning something new here🥰👏🏼💯
Happy Thursday dr dray.. Thank you for sharing all this knowledge.. really appreciate that
Happy Thursday
Yesssss 💚 I think that you should come up with a melatonin anti aging face cream!! I think that it is a brilliant business idea for you!!!!
My primary care doctor advised not using melatonin for sleep long term because it can lead to memory loss. A sleep specialist explained that the proper dose is one half milligram, taken at dinner time, so the level is built up at bedtime. She said it should not be anti-cholenergic at that dose.
Your primary care doctor probably read that from some article. Disappointing how other doctors don't do proper research. Makes the rest of us look bad. Many neuroscience studies and meta analyses already show that melatonin has no negative effect on memory.
Yes there are many studies that shows that melatonin and over the counter medications for sleep leads to dementia.. Dr.Dray just said it too
@@itsgonnabeanaurfromme thanks for the info
Thank u Dr. Dray! I hope u do a video soon on topical products containing melatonin! 🥰
I think it’s important to emphasize the distinction between TOPICAL melatonin and ingesting it. It’s really interesting to hear about the skin benefits that I didn’t know before. But just a word of caution to those who take it orally to please consult your doctor. Melatonin supplements are not regulated and often the dosage is way higher than what the body requires. Long term use could lead to changes to the brain and dependency.
Yeah that's what Dr Dray literally says at the end but the comment section acts like they're so right for taking oral melatonin supplement
@@deSeriosa most people are not going to watch a 18 minute video until the end
I think she worded it weird. Melatonin does not directly increase the risk of or cause of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Infact, the only relationship that they have is that Melatonin is significantly lower in those who are diagnosed with neurodegenerative diseases as such. And Too high of Melatonin dosage is infact the catalyst to further put those with such diagnoses at risk, simply because of the natural side effect which is the commonly known and anticipated onset drowsiness that lingers after waking, thus making day to day functionality a higher risk. It is the temporary impairment to essential decision making and delay in alertness that further puts those who suffer from neurodegenerative conditions at risk. For comparison, this is no different from refraining from driving while on meds. There are compelling arguments and some sound data that point towards the benefits of Melatonin.. but perhaps it is safer to take in significantly lower doses than what is normalized on the market.
There is no evidence to suggest dependency. Its used long term for delayed sleep phase.
Most doctors will just put you on pills
Thank you so much for all of your very helpful information. It's greatly appreciated.
Thanks for watching
I didn't even know they had topical melatonin. Interesting video as always!
First time to have heard this! Thanks Dr. Dray
Great I take it for sleep and it works great.
Hopefully, we will see some topical creams with this in them soon. Thanks for planting the seed of interest for this in the future.
Happy Thursday dr dray thanks for video 😊
Same to you!
Also taking care of muscles in face. Keeps face toned..
I have never heard that there is melatonin in any skincare product. However, I have just researched about what can effect melatonin in our body since I cannot sleep well. So, this video such a coincidence! A good one!!
Thank you so much dr.dray
Very informational and encouraging
Dr Dray, THANK YOU!
Thank you dr.dray! I mean why is it the first time I'm hearing this? Your deep dive on these ingredients are very helpful!
I'm a retired medical researcher. I've been taking melatonin for thirty-five years. I'm eighty three and look sixty five and act it.
May I ask, how much have you been taking, and is that before bedtime? Thank you!
Yeah how much do you take?
I take a low dose (3 mg.) of melatonin for sleep, recommended by my doctor. I've had insomnia my entire adult life. My doctor has me take my melatonin 1 hour before bed and Trazodone, an antidepressant, that acts like a sleeping pill, at bedtime. The melatonin helps me go to sleep and the sleeping pill keeps me asleep. It works for me. I used to take Ambien, but I would get up in the night and do things like bake cookies, clean my bathroom or rearrange everything in my kitchen cabinets. It was a sleeping pill that didn't let me sleep a lot of nights, but I never did leave my apartment. Some people have.
I had no idea there were topical melatonin products. I have a receding hairline, arrg. I started out with a high forehead anyway, so this is adding insult to injury. I'm going to try a melatonin topical for the scalp. Wish me luck. I'm thinking of adding a night cream with melatonin, too. Both are pricey for my meager budget, but if I can swing it, I'll give it a try.
xo~linda
I take the same thing!
Did it work for your hair regrowth?
@@juliehazlett6749 I never did buy it. It was too expensive for me to do it well. My hair kept thinning and no matter what I did with it, it didn't look good. So, I decided to try wigs. I have 3 of them and have worn them every day for about 2 years. I'm so happy I decided to do that. It's so fast and easy and I never have a bad hair day.
I love your depth of knowledge. This video is a treasure. Much respect to Dr. Dray!
Happy Thursday Dr Dray!
Happy Thursday
Never knew this. Thanks for the info !
Dermatology queen of work ethic and consistency you bring awareness to so many important things daily! Great video! ☕️🧴⭐️
Thanks 😊 hope you are having a great day
@@DrDrayzday same too you you’re so professional! 🤠
Hi Uncle Charlie! How was your day? I hope you had a good one. Happy Thursday! Currently 55 degrees and raining here. ☕☔☕
@@marylawman8603 will be in 30’s about 10 nights in a row 20’s maybe a few raining here a bit too. Happy Thursday thanks! Have a nice evening! ❄️ 🥶🙏
@@UncleCharlie111x2 Maybe you'll get to see a snowflake!!! ❄ Sleep well. 😴
Love LOVE your content!! Always learning new info. from you to better my life . 🙌🏻🤩🙌🏻
So glad someone bothered to mention the GOOD things about it! Excellent!
thank you so much Dr Dray, I will check also your beauty sleep video 🙂
such a great perspective! thank you!
I'm glad you talked about the risk of taking a Melatonin supplement for sleep at the end of this video. In my humble opinion, any ingested sleep aid is a medical risk.
Melatonin isn't a sleep aid. It helps the body with its own sleep patterns. She says taking high amounts aren't good to take.
I've been taking melatonin for insomnia on and off for many years. It's best to start with the lowest strength and gradually increase only if necessary. And always discuss with your physician why you want to take it. I only take it at bedtime as it does make me drowsy, which in my case is the point. If it also offers skin benefits, that's a bonus I didn't know about. 😊 Thank you for covering this Dr. Dray, awesome info! 🤩
Be careful not to take it long term or your body will become dependent on it and will stop naturally producing it on its own. I learned the hard way. I took 10 mg of melatonin for several months and when I stopped taking it, I could never fall asleep. It took many months for my body to go back to normal and it was agonizing being sleep deprived for many months.
Also taking the supplement orally doesn’t guarantee that it will always get to the skin.
@@mkryu I'm not new to melatonin and only take it when needed and under my Dr.'s supervision. 10mg is a lot. I take 3mg capsules.
@@mkryu omg 10 mg??? Of course your body got used to it im soooo sorry. :-( I take 0.5 mg and I used to cut this in two (0.25) lol. Look... like most herbs, supplements, even meds I take ( lol, being honest)...I ALWAYS get your symptoms, after I stop/diminish a bit. Anxiety or sleep is way worst.. I'm so sorry you went through this. I know it's not fun at all:-(. Sorry. But I don't think it's melatonin itself... More, like...everything we depend on for a while( even "natural'. Pple just won't believe...I believe you I wonder if it's not worst than benzodiazepines for withdrawal.).
YES, I took it every day (this was 30 yrs ago- didn't know any better). Even NOW it does NOT WORK.
@@apricoconutfitzgerald2280 I only bought the 10mg because it had the least amount of filler ingredients. I wanted the 5mg but it listed a bunch of additives.
Whew!! Good news, I've been taking Melatonin to help me stay asleep for years now versus taking sleep meds.
Thank you, Dr. Dray ♥️
Dr. Dray you are simply a GODSEND. Thank you so much for your explanations... I'm learning so much from you, I'm wasting less money on useless products and I'm getting better results with the health of my skin and hair. I'm from Italy and I'm grateful you suggest us products which are sold on the european market too. THANK YOU
Interesting and so helpful content here very precious Thank you! 💎👌🏻
Love melatonin for sleep! It replaces Trazadone for me and even though it does make me drowsy I’m a coffee drinker so I can fix that when I wake up
Same here! A little bit of coffee and it snaps me
right out of my melatonin haze. After my coffee, I’m good to go!!!!!
Thanks Dr! And cool earrings!
Hi Dr Dray, I'm a layman and not a derm, but I'm curious as someone who loves learning about the body, skin etc, if Melatonin is lipophilic and so good at penetrating the dermis, is it used to help other ingredients penetrate the skin so deeply? Or is it not unique in its abilities to penetrate the skin deeply?
Love your channel, it's fascinating and I always learn lots. Thanks and love from England 🙏🏻♥️
Can you make a video on some skin care products with Melatonin? You brought up a skin brightening cream only.
great video , love the information about mallatonin
Hmm intriguing info…knowledge is power. Thank you
I loved this video. Being 61, skin integrity and preservation is everything. I'll have a look around, but would have thought compounding chemist's would be able to whip something up that is suitable. Anyway, thanks for the video, very informative!
🔔ANTHELIOS SUNSCREEN ALERT🔔 The Anthelios spf50+ Fluid and Cream are getting UPDATED (and renamed to UVMune400) and will include L'Oreal's new patented sunscreen filter Mexoryl 400 that protects against Long UVA [380-400nm] while also removing Isopropyl Myristate and replacing it with Triethyl Citrate since some people found it pore clogging. Super exciting news, thought you should know Dr Dray!
O.M.G.
is this for US?
I have 3 of these
@@vidyadevi5405 No, in eurooe
Also Anthelios XL Anti-Shine? The one with the green band across..
Thank you dear Dr. Dray for this informative video !
Appreciate you!!!💚
Love to you and Mom and Tybee!
Thanks for watching
@@DrDrayzday
Wait, wait… I was informed by other doctors on these tube videos that one of the best ways to absorb melatonin WAS from the sun itself. 🤦
You rock Thanks for the useful info .
It's important to "maintain function" inside and out. Plus, if our insides are functioning properly, our outsides will reflect that with good skin, healthy hair and nails. Thanks for the clear, comprehensive info Doc!
I've never heard of topical melatonin for anti-aging benefits. Very interesting and I need you to tell us what to use lol.
Years ago I read in the book "Melatonin Miracle" that in rat studies, they lived 1/3 longer on melatonin, so I decided to try it on our new Golden Retriever. The breed has an average lifespan of 10-12 years. Our girl is now 15 and going strong in spite of miraculously surviving a very serious accident a couple of years ago. All of her contemporary goldens that we knew passed away years ago. So the rat data is consistent with her results. Naturally my wife and I are on it too.
How much you are taking
@@padmeshsethuraman5617 I'm on 10mg. Our dog is on 3.
Thank you once again for help with healthy aging. I definitely don’t want fragile skin!
❤️This is great! ❣️I’ve been taking low dose melatonin intermittently since menopause onset, for sleep. And using lots of antioxidants for those great benefits you referenced. Recently I’ve been noticing it in skincare and was wondering why that is…now I know. I didn’t realize it’s an antioxidant…great info…once again, Dr Dray!
If you watched the actual video she advises against melatonin supplements as they can have long term harmful impacts like dementia. She is talking specifically about the benefits of topical melatonin
@@ye23. yup…but thanks
I take black seed oil which helps me sleep continuously without disruption.
Amazing explanation, thank you Dr. Dray 🙏
I worked in care home. Skin tears are truly awful. All women on hrt had amazing skin though. Estrogen is so important. Hrt for life for me.
Yeah it can cause so many issues for the elderly
My hair is also regrowing like mad on estrogen
HRT can also have devastating effects on other body systems. Pretty skin is wonderful and breast cancer is not.
@@lynnharris6877 before Tamoxifen was invented, estrogen was used to prevent bc from reoccurring. The Tamoxifen FDA report stated in its conclusion: Tamoxifen is as efficient as estrogen.
Why would a hormone that prevents us from heart attacks, dementia, incontinence, muscle atrophy and osteoporosis in our younger years become the devil at middle age?
Rstrogen has over 300 functions and every single cell in a woman's body has receptors. Not only in skin!
Please stop spreading this misogynistic zombie idea. The WHI study in 2002 was a complete fraud.
@@leenmarier5729 Hi, you brought up an important Point re: HRT. I’ve taken them on & off for several years. I am considering going back to them due to thinning hair which concerns me greatly. Would you mind sharing how long it took for your hair to thicken up? And whether you are taking Bio-Identical or synthetic? (Bio-Identicals are my preference, I feel safer with them). I look forward to your reply. Thanks for sharing.
Excellent! Thank you
Thank you New information to me.
Interesting topic, good idea and great job covering it 🦉
First time I've heard of melatonin being used topically to benefit the skin, thank you. You look lovely in this video!
Happy Thursday, Dr. Dray 🎀🤍🌸😊
Happy Thursday
Greetings Maricel Gundayao hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜….
Hi dr dray! Would you be able to provide the reference for which you mentioned an association of long-term melatonin use and dementia? Thanks so much for everything you do.
It would be helpful if you could list some products for hair loss that contain melatonin, and ones for the face as well.
Happy Thursday. Have you seen that Peace Out Skincare has a retinol face stick and a retinol eye stick?
Greetings d b hope u r well n Happy Thursday😀👍💜….
Had no idea melatonin was available in topical. Would have thought it was a marketing gimmick. Thank you again Dr Dray. Learning more everyday .💜
Yes I am using a product with melatonin and I like it.
It is called Re-Derma master ampule.
My friend on Facebook is an advocate of melatonin for all kinds of stuff. Thanks for your pov as most only talk about the sleep side.
Melatonin is in olive oil & higher levels , Extra virgin olive oil... Also in fish oils.🙂
Lip color is so pretty today 🥰❤️ as a frequent melatonin taker, I'm very excited to know it helps my skin lol!
Great very informative video!1