Updated Information on Melatonin Is Available

The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has developed a brochure, "Melatonin: The Basic Facts," to address the growing use of melatonin to help improve sleep. The brochure answers the 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 Web site at www.sleepfoundation.org.