Melatonin may improve sleep and cognition at high altitudes
Study on North America’s highest mountain peak suggests that the natural supplement acts as a countermeasure to some of the effects of high altitudeDARIEN, IL– A new study conducted on North America’s highest mountain peak suggests that melatonin helps improve sleep and cognition at high altitudes. Results show that after taking melatonin, participants fell asleep faster and experienced less wakefulness after sleep onset than after taking a placebo. Furthermore, in comparison with a placebo, mean reaction time the day after taking melatonin was significantly improved. “Surprisingly,