Fernando Almaguer
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I like to take a long release melatonin before bed. Sometimes with ashwagandha. Especially if I am on a night shift.
I have notThat's strange. I took 5mg melatonin the past days (in a addition to the 1mg time released I normally take) and my joints feel dry. Knee pain increased.
Anybody experienced that?
Melatonin Regulates the Synthesis of Steroid Hormones on Male Reproduction: A Review - PMC
Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule and exhibits different effects in long-day and short-day breeding animals. Testosterone, the main resource of androgens in the testis, is produced by Leydig cells but regulated mainly by cytokine secreted by ...pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Both me and my wife take 120 mg every night. My joints feel great. No issues.That's strange. I took 5mg melatonin the past days (in a addition to the 1mg time released I normally take) and my joints feel dry. Knee pain increased.
Anybody experienced that?
Melatonin Regulates the Synthesis of Steroid Hormones on Male Reproduction: A Review - PMC
Melatonin is a ubiquitous molecule and exhibits different effects in long-day and short-day breeding animals. Testosterone, the main resource of androgens in the testis, is produced by Leydig cells but regulated mainly by cytokine secreted by ...pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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A form of estrogen produced from testosterone. Important for bone health, mood, and libido. Too high can cause side effects; too low can affect well-being.
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The biologically active form of testosterone not bound to proteins. Directly available for cellular uptake and biological effects.
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DOI: 10.1210/jc.2010-0102 | PMID: 20534765 | PMCID: PMC2913038