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Hi. i just did a home urine test for my melatonin levels & they are high. do i need to worry? impact on sleep? i'm a horrible sleeper. am: 272.0+ noon: 588.9 even: 54.1 pm: 396.0?

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Are you taking any supplements or.medicines or eating certain foods that can cause elevated levels? Melatonin.levels are high during nighttime & lower during daytime. Red wine can raise melatonin levels .A lighted bedroom before bedtime can significantly lower levels. I recommend consulting a sleep disorder specialist.

Answered 2/25/2023

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

I am not sure about the test accuracy and the unit used. Optimal urine level in waking hours is 10-85ng/mg. Elevated melatonin is usually caused by ingestion of melatonin supplementation or eating melatonin-containing foods. Elevated melatonin production that is problematic is RARE, but levels can be higher in patients with CFS and may be phase shifted (peaking later) in some forms of depression.

Answered 2/24/2023

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