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Can melatonin be used as a potential antioxidant and sleep aid supplement for high-altitude travelers?

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Traveling to high altitude destinations is associated with risks like high altitude sicknesses and impaired sleep and performance. Although antioxidant supplementation may be beneficial, conflicting study results impede clear clinical… Click to show full abstract

Traveling to high altitude destinations is associated with risks like high altitude sicknesses and impaired sleep and performance. Although antioxidant supplementation may be beneficial, conflicting study results impede clear clinical guidelines. Herein we highlight the potential of the antioxidant compound melatonin that is surprisingly poorly investigated in high altitude settings.

Keywords: potential antioxidant; melatonin used; used potential; high altitude; altitude; antioxidant sleep

Journal Title: Journal of travel medicine
Year Published: 2022

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