Updated Information on Melatonin Is Available

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has developed abrochure, "Melatonin: The Basic Facts," to address the growinguse of melatonin to help improve sleep. The brochure answersthe following questions:

• How does the sleep?wake cycle work?
• What is melatonin?
• Why is melatonin available without a prescription?
• Why do individuals take melatonin?
• What has been learned about melatonin from research studies?

For more information about the brochure, visit the NSF Website at www.sleepfoundation.org.