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heblaj01 · 08-29-2006, 06:33 PM

Kate,

Here is an extract of a long article at the Mayo Clinic web site on melatonin limited to its potential effect on platelet count:

http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:t2nrI_CsEb0J:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mel...n&ct=clnk&cd=1

Thrombocytopenia (low platelets)

Increased platelet counts after melatonin use have been observed in patients with decreased platelets due to cancer therapies (several studies reported by the same author) (115; 113; 120; 121; 122; 130; 131). Stimulation of platelet production (thrombopoeisis) has been suggested but not clearly demonstrated. Additional research is necessary in this area before a clear conclusion can be drawn. Cases of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) treated with melatonin have been reported (244; 245).

You can get to the listed bibliographic references at the end of the full article which appears exhaustive in reporting the various functions of melatonin & the validity of the research results.

08-29-2006, 06:33 PM	#3
heblaj01 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 543	Kate, Here is an extract of a long article at the Mayo Clinic web site on melatonin limited to its potential effect on platelet count: http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:t2nrI_CsEb0J:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/mel...n&ct=clnk&cd=1 Thrombocytopenia (low platelets) Increased platelet counts after melatonin use have been observed in patients with decreased platelets due to cancer therapies (several studies reported by the same author) (115; 113; 120; 121; 122; 130; 131). Stimulation of platelet production (thrombopoeisis) has been suggested but not clearly demonstrated. Additional research is necessary in this area before a clear conclusion can be drawn. Cases of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) treated with melatonin have been reported (244; 245). You can get to the listed bibliographic references at the end of the full article which appears exhaustive in reporting the various functions of melatonin & the validity of the research results.