Adequate Melatonin Reduces the Severity of COVID-19

There are many simple steps that can be taken to help protect oneself from the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

One of these would be to take some supplemental melatonin.

Melatonin levels decrease as we age and low melatonin levels may be a contributing factor as to why older individuals have more serious health issues with the virus if they become infected.

Melatonin provides many health benefits however one of the key ones as it pertains to the virus is it helps to prevent the cytokine cascade which is typical in those who develop lung damage.

The cytokine cascade is an overreaction of the immune system which can cause significant inflammation and result in the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) .

Here is a link to a good article on this topic from the

Deep Roots at Home website

So taking some melatonin in the evening – approximately 3- 5 mg about an hour before bed will not only help with your sleep but help to protect you from the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

• IF you are taking ACE inhibitors, have cardiac conditions, hypertension, you need to consult your physician before taking high doses of melatonin.  Melatonin may lower blood pressure and cause hypotension at higher dosages.  
• IF you are diabetic, or have insulin resistance, DO NOT TAKE MELATONIN before 3 pm.  Melatonin is able to suppress insulin.