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I have mild renal insufficiency due to diabetes (serum creatinine 1.41). i have started taking melatonin every night. it works well but is it safe?

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Yes: Melatonin may even be beneficial in chronic kidney disease due to its antioxidant properties. There are some articles about melatonin in kidney disease.

Answered 9/26/2018

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