Melatonin is also produced in mitochondria via near infrared radiation exposure. As I understand it, this part of the spectrum from sunlight penetrates clothing and deep into tissue to about 50mm/2". Apparently, in adults, about 60% of cells will produce subcellular melatonin and in far greater amounts than the pineal gland. Also, with respect to the supplement strontium, is the skeleton taking up strontium instead of calcium so people can get a better DEXA score? Does this not produce a denser bone without actually improving bone strength? Typical diets include only trace amounts of strontium, less than 4mg per day for many people, while supplements are 100 times this. Everything I read about strontium for bones is for density. Nothing so far about bone strength. So, if anyone has can point to any studies showing improved bone strength with strontium and why it makes them stronger, I would like to read those. Thanks in advance.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
There aren’t any with strontium citrate, only ranelate. I’m Luke warm on strontium for this reason.
@chickenlittle829
3 ай бұрын
Maria, 2017 used strontium citrate along with melatonin and 2 other supplements.
@chickenlittle829
3 ай бұрын
Tomczyk-Waronek, 2024 suggests that strontium chloride may be more promising for bone architecture than strontium ranelate or strontium citrate.
@vibhaspalding6457
9 ай бұрын
I believe strength work helps to reduce to reduce osteoporosis and aids in sleep. Weights and cardio on a regular basis is important.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@nancyjones2192
7 ай бұрын
Thank you for your Meta-Analysis study references as I have a graduate degree in Public Health and so appreciate your research. When I last went to my GYN, he wanted to put me on a drug for osteopenia, I made reference to the Meta-Analysis studies, and his response was: "well I guess you did your research." We do have a mutual respect for each other! He than agreed I can continue what I am doing and recheck at my next DEXA.
@Dr_DougLucas
7 ай бұрын
Yes! it's crucial to navigate with a compass grounded in evidence. Thank you for watching!
@karahill9552
9 ай бұрын
I tell all my friends about your channel!! I encourage them to get a dexa and some have been alarmed by with their osteopenia/osteoporosis diagnosis and I respond that there are interventions that can improve their bone status! Thank you!!
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate your support!
@LawsOfKnitting
9 ай бұрын
Very happy to have found your channel. I am a 62 yr old post menopausal woman. I have Osteoporosis. In the fall of 2022 I fx my back. MRI showed 3 fractures and 2 old fx. I will do anything to help my bones! About Melatonin- I was excited to hear you informing us about the benefits. However, while in nursing school, many years ago, I had a bout of insomnia. I tried Melatonin 3mg to help with sleep. It did help me; I fell asleep faster and stayed asleep. But, I awoke nearly every morning with a migraine. It was terrible. I stopped taking the Melatonin and the migraines stopped. I have not had a problem with sleep now for many years. I fall asleep in minutes and stay asleep all night. I sleep between 10 & 12 hrs every night. This is true. Now, what do you think? Should I give Melatonin another try? Does it matter that I have no problem with sleeping ? I am reluctant to try it because of the migraines, but if it will help I will give it a try, even though I have no problem sleeping. Thank you so much! and Merry Christmas! 🎄
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Welcome to the community. I can’t give specific advice here but what I tell patients is that if they struggle with larger doses of melatonin to try more physiologic doses. We only make 100 - 200mcg of melatonin daily. There is a lot of variation in absorption, utilization etc.
@user-hl4jj3hb4h
2 ай бұрын
Scary. I had osteoporosis and went to a doc in NYC who is really good at fixing Osteoporosis. I take the Calcium he recommends: Osteoprime Ultra. Also take Vit. D, Boron, and Vit. C (builds collagen). The doc I went to is Dr. George Kessler in NYC.
@zsigzsag
9 ай бұрын
Again told by other YTs that Melatonin will block absorption of calcium supplements. Can't find anything definitive on the Net. Should it be taken at the same time with calcium, K2 and D3 or should one wait, take it later? What are your recommendations, I will follow thanks so much!
@elahau3783
9 ай бұрын
Actually, many cardiologist advise not to take any calcium supplements. Get your calcium from a natural source.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
I don’t believe there is significant nutrient blocking with melatonin. I wouldn’t worry about that. Regardless calcium supplements if needed should be taken with food and melatonin taken before bed. They shouldn’t overlap anyway.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
@elahau3783 many people can’t get enough calcium through diet if they don’t tolerate dairy. Supplementing some is common in our patient population even if the target is closer to 800mg rather than 1,200mg.
@user-hl4jj3hb4h
2 ай бұрын
I've been taking melatonin at night at bedtime ( around 11 pm) for years. I also have had and come back from osteoporosis. I never had any issue with the 2 things interacting and having a reaction. I came back from Osteoporosis taking Osteoprime Ultra - along w/ a bunch of other stuff including Boron, Vitamin C, and Vit. D. etc. It's a process, but I know way too many women who went to my doc who came back from Osteoporosis.
@angiechi1622
Ай бұрын
@@user-hl4jj3hb4hwho is your doctor?
@Savannah-ed4rv
9 ай бұрын
Anyone I've known who's taking melatonin has had problems with it including severe headaches. Also there is a problem for anyone who has multiple myeloma. With that cancer melatonin is contraindicated from the research I did when my husband had that illness
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing. Can you share the reason for contraindication with MM?
@sheryl3268
9 ай бұрын
I am also interested in why melatonin is contraindicated with multiple myeloma (which runs in my family on both sides).
@user-hl4jj3hb4h
2 ай бұрын
I've taken melatonin for years and never had a single headache from taking it.
@user-bx5xf5ki8r
Ай бұрын
I heard about the benefits of melatonin for thigh and neck bone health a few years ago. I take it 10mg every night. I just got a Dex scan the first in 8 years and my Peña osteoporosis is gone and at age 78 my bones are healthy. So happy about this. I do get a slight headache but not every time I take it.
@Dr_DougLucas
Ай бұрын
Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience
@cindylutz7442
9 ай бұрын
Been taking melatonin for years for sleep, find it's pretty effective for sleep, no side effects that I can feel. Sadly, my bones merrily progressed to severe osteoporosis anyway. Maybe the question is, would things be even worse if I hadn't been running, lifting weights, taking melatonin? Hard to fathom, but I suppose it's possible.
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
I hear you, cindy. I've been taking Melatonin for years too and have recently been diagnoses with osteopenia. I think there are a lot of things involved here but, to me, taking Melatonin is beneficial.
@danielanderson204
9 ай бұрын
So I just read a PubMed article on this and they were using higher dose melatonin 50 - 100 mg in mice and that would be a much higher dose in humans then based on weight is my Thoughts on this? Beverly The time and dose of melatonin treatment is worthy of consideration, since high doses, such as 50 mg/kg, can cause decreased bone remodeling in mice, thus delaying fracture healing (14). Melatonin supplementation should also be carried out at night as far as possible, to adhere to its natural secretion law, to avoid breaking the normal secretory circadian rhythm, which can have adverse consequences. Melatonin supplementation is well-tolerated and can attenuate perimenopausal symptoms, as well as restore the balance of bone remodeling to avoid bone loss and osteoporosis (56). The daily oral melatonin administration (100 mg/kg body weight) has been reported to increase bone formation to prevent ovariectomy-induced bone degeneration in mice (57). Although its efficacy requires further confirmation, melatonin is considered a safe nutritional supplement for peri- and postmenopausal women to improve bone density (58). Moreover, a dietary melatonin supplement has been shown to improve the microstructure and biomechanical properties of the bones of aged rats (59). www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7979260/
@cindylutz7442
9 ай бұрын
So how much melatonin for humans might be beneficial?
@olderandwiser127
9 ай бұрын
Animal based protein and fat are vital as we age and for bone development.
@LesleyMowat
9 ай бұрын
There are so many pieces to bone health. Running too much is not good for density. Only very heavy weightlifting has been shown to help. Melatonin in addition to a bunch of other variables are what works. There is a lot of micronutrient parts as well. It is not simple. Melatonin is a small part of it.
@ValConB
9 ай бұрын
I tried melatonin for sleep a couple of times, helped with the sleep a little bit, but gave me a headache. The best thing I know of for sleep is a microdose of THC (5-10 mg indica), further enhanced with CBD (20 mg). Works every time with no side effects or grogginess in the morning. Probably doesn't help with osteoporosis, however.
@AAB463
9 ай бұрын
Me2, tried it and didn’t help with sleep too much and just increased grogginess. Maybe now that I’m old w/osteoporosis it will act differently.
@sarahbartlett9870
9 ай бұрын
Can you recommend a good supplier of thc?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
Sarah, I get my CBD products from Kats Naturals online (good quality ... and I've been a customer for several years now). I had to experiment a bit to find what worked best. If I take a whole Delta 8 gummy, I have a lot of dreams (that sounds odd ... but not so much disturbing dreams as full story line dreams HAHA! Too much for me). Delta 9 was the same. But if I carve off about 1/4 of a gummy and take this an hour before the Melatonin, it works like a charm. @@sarahbartlett9870
@selma5885
9 ай бұрын
what's a normal dose of thc?
@French-Kiss24
2 ай бұрын
Wow! I’ve started to take 1 mg of melatonin one hour before bedtime. It knocks me out. I also have osteoporosis. I was nervous about taking a hormone, but now I think I’ll up it to 3 mg. Thanks.
@Dr_DougLucas
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@user-hl4jj3hb4h
2 ай бұрын
If you have osteoporosis you should take Osteoprime Ultra/ the calcium supplement I got from my Doc in NYC who has successfully treated several women I know and brought them back from osteoporosis - including me! The down side is that the pills are big + you have to take 4 pills/ day. But I'd rather not have osteoporosis! I also take Melatonin at night.
@SavedHowILoveToProclaimIt
9 ай бұрын
I just viewed a study of melatonin regarding other benefits, and it is definitely beneficial in other things as well. I will get some today!
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@LesleyMowat
9 ай бұрын
The SISU brand is good.
@afrouzkhakpour7067
18 күн бұрын
How many mg?
@Atheria444
9 ай бұрын
I have SEVERE insomnia (no sleep at all again last night) and melatonin doesn't help, but I've started taking it again strictly for my bones. It's also making me more psychic since it affects the pineal gland.
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
I've been taking Melatonin for years for sleep. I get what you're saying. With me, the Melatonin will help me get to sleep but then BAM! I'm awake after four hours. (I usually take between 10 mg and 12 mg capsules). And, of course, after you take it a while, you have to give your body a break from it ... about a week ... since the body seems to build up an immunity to it. Lately, though, I've been taking a 1/4 CBD Delta 8 gummy about an hour before the Melatonin. The gummy relaxes me and the Melatonin cinches the deal and I can sleep through the night (some nights I'll wake up around 3 pm or 4 pm but I'll go back to sleep pretty quickly). Anyway, this is what works for me.
@Atheria444
9 ай бұрын
I work for the Federal Government so despite having severe head pain 24/7 since 1995 I cannot do the medical cannabis I need. :-( My redheaded cousin (= high drug tolerance genetically) takes 30 mgs. of melatonin before bed and another 30 in the middle of that night. That's scary high! But, yeah, melatonin only lasts for a few hours...if that. @@lifecloud2
@JackieMoss
9 ай бұрын
Wth
@JEWELALEE
9 ай бұрын
I was told to try taking it 2 hours before bed...also was told eat and drink water 2 hours before sleep so your body isn't having work to digest and process...and no getting up to pee. I will try it...and have no phone, tablet etc.nearby when I am sleeping.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@leonaedwards7104
9 ай бұрын
I think I figured out why I wasn’t getting your ebook. After the masterclass I unsubscribed. I just used a different email address just now and got the ebook immediately. Thanks
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Glad you received it. I appreciate your support!
@deetin3658
9 ай бұрын
How much of it should you have to create bone increase
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
The studies showed benefit with doses both 3mg
@bird.passion
9 ай бұрын
Great information! Very interesting studies. I had not heard about this before. Thank you for sharing.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@blancaperezdelpalomarasin8282
9 ай бұрын
This is so amazing! Thanks a lot for sharing this, I would have never imagined melatonin and bone health could be related. What does of melatonin would you then recommend for improving bone health? Thanks you!
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
The studies used a 3mg dose on average. Seems to be a sweet spot.
@blancaperezdelpalomarasin8282
9 ай бұрын
@@Dr_DougLucas Thank you so so much! I will definitely give it a try and keep you posted! Appreciate all you do!
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support.@@blancaperezdelpalomarasin8282
@sheryl3268
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for including the links to the papers. I'm loving HealthSpan Nation BTW! 🙂
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
So glad to hear that, thank you for your support!
@danielanderson204
9 ай бұрын
So I just read a PubMed article on this and they were using higher dose 50 mg in mice and that would be a much higher dose in humans then based on weight wouldn't it??? Beverly The time and dose of melatonin treatment is worthy of consideration, since high doses, such as 50 - 100 mg/kg, can cause decreased bone remodeling in mice, thus delaying fracture healing (14). Melatonin supplementation should also be carried out at night as far as possible, to adhere to its natural secretion law, to avoid breaking the normal secretory circadian rhythm, which can have adverse consequences. Melatonin supplementation is well-tolerated and can attenuate perimenopausal symptoms, as well as restore the balance of bone remodeling to avoid bone loss and osteoporosis (56). The daily oral melatonin administration (100 mg/kg body weight) has been reported to increase bone formation to prevent ovariectomy-induced bone degeneration in mice (57). Although its efficacy requires further confirmation, melatonin is considered a safe nutritional supplement for peri- and postmenopausal women to improve bone density (58). Moreover, a dietary melatonin supplement has been shown to improve the microstructure and biomechanical properties of the bones of aged rats (59). www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7979260/
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
These studies are intersting but we would need a very high dose and the only way to get those doses in would be through suppository. Not enough data to support this route or dose in my eyes.
@bayanya8724
9 ай бұрын
Dr. Doug, I would like to ask your opinion about combination of Teriparatide and Denosumab. I have had fractures of all my Th and L spines, caused by combination of corticosteroid induced osteoporosis and postmenopausal osteoporosis. I have been on Denosumab for 2 years and just switched to Teriparatide last week. Unfortunately I have got a new fracture now. I read that sequence therapy of Denosumab and Teriparatide is not recommended. I read about clinical trials of this combination. Do doctors use combination of Denosumab and Teriparatide in clinical practices in the USA? Are there any experiences switching from Denosumab to combination of Denosumab and Teriparatide? Thank you for your help.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
I’m actually not sure on the protocols utilizing both. I don’t like Prolia anyway and wouldn’t prescribe it. You are in a unique situation so adding bone building would be great if you can through anabolic drugs.
@bayanya8724
9 ай бұрын
@@Dr_DougLucas Thank you, doctor
@mybabygirl666
9 ай бұрын
Is Garden of Life "Grow Bone System a good supplement to take?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
It’s okay. Like most products for bone health it has too much calcium for most people.
@kimappreciateslife
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info. Melatonin is one thing I have not tried.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@afrouzkhakpour7067
18 күн бұрын
Do you think Amitriptyline can do the melatonin jab ? Please answer ?
@Dr_DougLucas
10 күн бұрын
Great question! Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. These are things that we discuss in there and it allows us to go into detail rather than doing short chats through this platform. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
@lebooshdiaries
9 ай бұрын
This is very interesting and something to think about. May I ask Dr, were these 23 rabdomized controlled trials commissioned by melatonin companies? Or were they done by independent companies with no profit generating interest? Thank you.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
I did not review the 23 studies, only the analysis of them. I doubt we’d find that many industry funded studies. Not that much money to be made from melatonin.
@lebooshdiaries
9 ай бұрын
@@Dr_DougLucas Glad to know that Dr!
@rebella5769
9 ай бұрын
Just recently found this channel and loving it. Trying to binge watch them all. After listening to your info on calcium, I realized I have been irresponsible in not paying any attention to calcium. I've only ever heard that there's no need to bother with calcium. I have osteopenia. Can you please recommend a good calcium supplement. I have no idea which one to purchase and what about the Cal/Mag combo?? Would love your opinion. thank you so much
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Hi there. Welcome to the community. Make sure you subscribe and sign up for notifications! Lots of planned content coming your way. Regarding calcium supplements there are many options but most have too much calcium for most people. We use products from Jarrow and OrthoMolecular but match the calcium requirement to their diet. Some don’t need any but most end up on a smaller dose of daily calcium.
@rebella5769
9 ай бұрын
@@Dr_DougLucas perfect recommendation, helped a lot. Yes, subscribed right away for all notifications. Don’t want to miss a thing. Thanks so much for all you do.
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your continued support.@@rebella5769
@michelelegge6287
9 ай бұрын
I am wary to try this I tried once quite recently and had really bad vertigo the next day so stopped these results make me want to try again in the hope it was a one off
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Worth a try, maybe at a lower dose?
@thekeyboardzone-kas
3 ай бұрын
Hi, Dr. Doug - Thanks for another great video! When researching melatonin for sleep benefits, I always seem to encounter guidelines that suggest it should only be taken short-term. My personal experience with melatonin for sleep is that it makes no difference in my sleep habits or sleep quality (ability to get to sleep, stay asleep, and get restorative sleep) - it's all craptastic with and without melatonin, sadly. So my question is: Is it safe to take melatonin long-term if you are interested in taking it primarily for bone health? I am 70, and I have osteopenia in my left hip and ever-so-slightly decreasing DEXA scores headed toward osteoporosis, plus I'm in my fourth year of a five-year protocol of aromatase inhibitors. This video is very enlightening, especially as I was just about to give up on melatonin altogether for sleep. I'm excited about taking it for bone health, but still concerned about long-term safety. Did the studies mention that, or do you have an opinion either way? Inquiring minds want to know! -Karen 😊
@Dr_DougLucas
3 ай бұрын
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this. I have a video going out about melatonin very soon. Stay tuned :)
@thekeyboardzone-kas
3 ай бұрын
@@Dr_DougLucas - Thanks! 😊
@Dr_DougLucas
2 ай бұрын
@@thekeyboardzone-kas Of course!
@harriettannediger8772
9 ай бұрын
What do you do for primary Hyperparathyroidism and bone health. I've had 2 surgs already and on Senspar now. Had started Alendronate but am scared to cont. after all the bad things I've heard. I have osteoarthritis and creeping osteoporosis . Had one knee replacement 3 yr ago. Need another one. And my lower back feels like I'm carrying the weight of the world on my shoulders . I try to limit my calcium intake . Is there anything else I can do.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
I believe hyperparathyroidism is a surgical problem until resolved. You’ll keep losing bone unless it is remedied.
@lorimeri7235
8 ай бұрын
I was ready to order one of Consumer Lab’s recommendation for a melatonin supplement after watching your video, but after reading CL’s statement in the melatonin safety and side effects, I’m concerned about trying the supplement as I’ve just been diagnosed with a T-score of -3.3 in the lumbar spine. The statement reads, “Long -term use is associated with an increased risk of bone fracture and slower healing after a fracture occurs. It is best to use melatonin “as needed” rather than on a regular basis.” Can you define long-term use? Many thanks!
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
Can you point me to that statement online? I'd like to look into where they are getting that data.
@stellaoliver2860
9 ай бұрын
Thank you. Good information.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@bowler8
Ай бұрын
I would say its the sleep that helps your bones rather than the melatonin...my doctor at the Osteoporosis never mentioned that...wonder why?
@Dr_DougLucas
Ай бұрын
Quality sleep is definitely important for bone health. We have the studies pasted in the description that explain how melatonin affects bone health on its own. Feel free to check those out if you would like!
@selma5885
9 ай бұрын
What was the dose of strontium citrate in the study that included that? and other supplements?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
The dosing of strontium is pretty consistent in studies. It’s the same dose as was in the pharmaceutical. Around 950mg of strontium citrate which is around 300mg of Strontium per capsule.
@margarethawk3073
9 ай бұрын
Thank you, but is this okay to take for osteoporosis if you also have Sjogrens?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Likely but check with your rheumatologist.
@islandbirdw
9 ай бұрын
I found melatonin at first dose or two to seemingly help but then it caused me to struggle even more to sleep. I found it stopped working and messed with my sleep cycle even more.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@melodyfeddeler6434
9 ай бұрын
Only worked very short term for me....then made sleep worse!!
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
You have to give yourself a break from it about once a month. It will stop working if you don't do this.
@nancyday
9 ай бұрын
Thank you doctor! This is very interesting information! I heard that you shouldn't take melatonin every day or your body stops producing the natural melatonin. Is that true, if so, is there a schedule for melatonin usage?
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
My doctor recommended taking a break from it after you take it after you take it a while ... about a week's break.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
There’s no evidence to suggest that we habituate to it. No down side in a break though.
@Wyomi
8 ай бұрын
I’ve heard that melatonin can have negative effects on people with rheumatoid arthritis. What about other autoimmune like multiple sclerosis?
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
I’ve seen it go either way. It’s an antioxidant so it could improve immune function as well.
@patriciagriffin1505
9 ай бұрын
It needs to b taken in the early evening so it doesn’t interfere with one’s circadian rhyme
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@pameladearing2969
9 ай бұрын
I have read that antioxidant supplements (I believe melatonin is considered one) may accelerate melanoma spread. Any feelings on this?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
That doesn’t make any sense to me. No.
@gt777p
9 ай бұрын
I would like to know if Melatonin can be taken with Evenity. Evenity monthly is what I am given now.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
You’d have to ask your doctor but I’m not aware of a contraindication.
@joannelivengood7914
9 ай бұрын
Is it safe to take Melatonin on a long-term basis. A naturopath I follow said that if supplementing for more than a few weeks, the body will not longer produce melatonin. Thank you.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
No evidence to support that. We don’t habituate to everything we take.
@user-lx5yt8jw1m
4 ай бұрын
I am currently on Tymlos daily injections. Would you recommend adding melatonin to my treatment?
@Dr_DougLucas
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, unfortunately I cannot provide specific recommendations through this platform, I would need to know a little bit more about you as well. Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
@dmiller2965
7 ай бұрын
Would you recommend the regular or timed released melatonin? The study didn't specify. The timed released brand I bought has 28mg of calcium added with the 3mg of melatonin.
@Dr_DougLucas
7 ай бұрын
It will depend on your specific case. Unfortunately I cannot provide recommendations through this platform and without knowing more information. If you would like to learn more about our program and speak with a specialist you may schedule a discovery call here --> www.optimalbonehealth.com/membership
@joannegalbreath-re8gr
9 ай бұрын
Should I take strontium renalate or citrate and what dose
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Strontium ranelate I do not believe is available anymore. If it is I would not recommend it due to side effects. Citrate is the natural form and the dosing is pretty consistent but not easy to understand on the bottle due to weight of citrate molecule versus strontium.
@lyndamedley543
6 ай бұрын
What are reliable sources of supplements?? I. This big world there are so many brands??
@Dr_DougLucas
6 ай бұрын
Checkout our next free masterclass. We discuss supplements further during these sessions! You can find more information here --> www.optimalbonehealth.com/build-bone
@yadealone
4 ай бұрын
I wonder if I can use a time release melatonin. Regular melatonin makes me so groggy in the morning.
@Dr_DougLucas
4 ай бұрын
Possibly!
@twalker1409
8 ай бұрын
What is your opinion of the 2016 study by Martin Frisher, et. al. (Age and Ageing, Volume 45, Issue 6, 2 November 2016, Pages 801-806) that concludes melatonin is "associated with a significantly increased risk of fracture"? I currently take 2mg of melatonin nightly to help with sleep issues and have been doing so for several years. I am 55 and have osteoporosis in my spine. I'm delighted that melatonin may help, but that study bothers me.
@Dr_DougLucas
7 ай бұрын
I’ll take a look. I have had a few others send some studies to evaluate. These didn’t come up in our search or didn’t meet our criteria for inclusion but I’ll check them out!
@Dr_DougLucas
7 ай бұрын
I pulled the citation, thanks. Quick review is that it’s a retrospective cohort study with controls. The challenge will be adjusting for diseases that predispose to fracture. I’ll dig deeper into the statistics and do a “counter point” video.
@cherlgolja5402
9 ай бұрын
Love your KZitem Doc !
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for your support!
@Indydi
6 ай бұрын
Isn't the bioavailability of oral melatonin really poor? We always look for sublingual. Any chance you'd be willing to point us in the direction of some of these quality supplements? I love that on your Healthspan Nation page, you're cutting a big slab of red meat.
@Dr_DougLucas
6 ай бұрын
Checkout our next free masterclass. We discuss supplements further during these sessions! You can find more information here --> www.optimalbonehealth.com/build-bone
@sofiaeigenmacht3740
3 ай бұрын
Hi there. I tried different brands amd forms of melotonin. I highly recommend Dr Duillard's melotonin Drops. He is well respected ayurvedic doctor. ❤😊😊You will love it.
@user-wo3mp5le2x
8 ай бұрын
When you read the study, there is an increased risk of fractures after 6 months of use. I wonder why Dr. Lucas didn’t point this out. He’s usually outstanding at drilling into the details of studies.
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
Which study did you see this in? I don’t remember seeing that. Happy to review!
@cgoodloe
9 ай бұрын
I can't take melatonin because I end up groggy all day after taking itvecen if Ibslept all night. Also harder to wake up the next day. I have bone loss so am interested in this for that but I dont like what it does to me.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
maybe a lower dose? Physiologic doses are
@MPS-ui1dn
8 ай бұрын
Love your channel and usually you are right on. But you failed to mention that your risk of fracture goes way up if you take melatonin beyond about six to nine months.
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
Which study did you see this in? Happy to review but I don’t remember the detail you are mentioning!
@MPS-ui1dn
8 ай бұрын
@@Dr_DougLucas • Long-term use of melatonin has been associated with an increased risk of fractures, suggesting that it should only be used as needed for limited periods of time. A study of adults (average age 65) in the United Kingdom found that those prescribed melatonin were 90% more likely to have suffered a fracture than a matched control group of people who had not taken melatonin or other sleep aids. Even after adjusting for variables such as sleep disorders, arthritis, and vision disorders, melatonin takers were still 44% more likely to have suffered a fracture than those in the control group. However, only patients who had received three or more melatonin prescriptions had elevated risk (Frisher, Age and Ageing, 2016). (In the UK melatonin is only available by prescription [2 mg, extended-release] for patients aged 55 or over for up to 13 weeks). Risk of fracture was also elevated among those prescribed hypnotics (e.g., zolpidem), although not as much as with melatonin. It may not be advisable to use melatonin, at least at high doses, after suffering a fracture. Although melatonin seems to increase bone density (see What It Does), it may do so by inhibiting bone resorption rather than increasing bone formation. Bone resorption is an essential requirement for adequate remodeling during fracture healing. A study found that mice given very high daily doses of melatonin had impaired fracture healing compared to non-treated controls (Histing, J Surg Res 2012).
@giovanna5643
9 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏❤️
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching!
@Neelimadar
5 ай бұрын
Dr Doug I have hypothyroidism. Can I take melatonin?
@Dr_DougLucas
5 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, unfortunately I cannot provide specific recommendations through this platform, I would need to know a little bit more about you as well. Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
@ydabney3857
9 ай бұрын
I’m on Prolia- is it safe to take melatonin 10mg ?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
You’ll have to ask your doctor but there are not any contraindications that I’m aware of.
@judysebern2005
9 ай бұрын
What time of day do you all take your melatonin?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Before bed as it can be sedating.
@joannegalbreath-re8gr
9 ай бұрын
Tried to join FullScript but said need practitioner to authorize
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
You can join from our HealthSpan Nation if you are interested in joining that. What you save in supplements would likely pay for the membership.
@user-rv2py2dr8p
9 ай бұрын
Thank you Dr. Lucas. Is there any truth to this: That taking Melatonin supplements reduces your body's ability to produce it naturally? Should we plan on periodically taking a "holiday" from taking it to keep our body producing it properly? Thanks so much for all your info.
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
My take here is "yes"
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
There is no evidence to support that theory. I’ve heard it too but the consensus in the A4M space is that we do not habituate to melatonin supplementation and no holiday is needed.
@user-rv2py2dr8p
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the reply. That's good news.@@Dr_DougLucas
@lifecloud2
9 ай бұрын
In my experience there's a point after a month or so when Melatonin stops working for me. My doctor suggested giving it a break for a week, and this worked like a charm. I've done this several times now over the years. Maybe this is just an individual thing. @@Dr_DougLucas
@lindafitz4340
6 ай бұрын
Is it safe to take daily 3mg of melatonin indefinitely?
@Dr_DougLucas
6 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! unfortunately I cannot answer specific questions like this through this platform. Checkout our health span nation if you have not yet, you get exclusive access to me and a community of people pursuing health and longevity. You can find more information here --> www.drdouglucas.com/healthspan
@Lurululiluuu
9 ай бұрын
Hi Dr. Lucas. I mentioned earlier I have Hypo Phosphatasia + severe osteoporosis therefore I have to take Forteo because of the Hypo Phosphatasia. I have always taken melatonin 5 mg. Is this contradictory in bone cells cycle since Forteo per se is already impacting the destroy/renew cycle? Is your supplement that has K2 and Strontium compatible while taking forteo?
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
All compatible and no contraindication that I’m aware. Please check with your doctor!
@Lurululiluuu
9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for your continued support.@@Lurululiluuu
@beatlebomb452
9 ай бұрын
Guess I can't buy thru Full script. My practitioner thinks supplements are a waste of money.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
You should be able to. Even if not there are numerous ways to get melatonin.
@mirandamaher5052
9 ай бұрын
Hey. I've tried to sign up for your masterclass and then tried your contact form. Neither form worked "oops, something went wrong..." Tried two browsers... nope.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Hi! We're sorry about that. Try registering at this link --> www.optimalbonehealth.com/bone-foundations-master-class
@mirandamaher5052
9 ай бұрын
No luck. I have a screen shot but don't think I can attach it here.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
I am so sorry for your troubles. Call the office and they will help you troubleshoot quickly. 828-552-5515.@@mirandamaher5052
@flossy1235
9 ай бұрын
Melatonin seemed to reduced stomach acid re acid reflux. Tart cherry juice has melatonin no issues.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@selma5885
9 ай бұрын
Melatonin only helps me sleep when I take it infrequnently. If I take it every night it stops working fast. I have a history of sleep issues/fibromyalgia.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this!
@FreeBirdUKVanLife
8 ай бұрын
My Dr won't subscribe it 😢
@Dr_DougLucas
8 ай бұрын
You don’t need a subscription in the US. Not sure about other countries.
@Texas81999
9 ай бұрын
Lots of side effects with melatonin. Please check.
@cherlgolja5402
9 ай бұрын
Show your research on this judgment !
@sarahbartlett9870
9 ай бұрын
Like what?
@patriciadrank6543
9 ай бұрын
No bad side effects for me. I have used it for 10 yrs.
@lspa9333
9 ай бұрын
I have tried it several times. Each time, I wake up from severe nightmares involving violence, and a fast heart rate that continues through the next day.
@Dr_DougLucas
9 ай бұрын
Some side effects can occur with Melatonin. I’ve heard of nightmares and grogginess but most people tolerate it well.
@Nihinihif99
7 ай бұрын
More than 1mg of melatonin is too much for me
@Dr_DougLucas
7 ай бұрын
Very important to speak with a specialist to provide exact dosage amount for your specific case
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