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Side Effects of Melatonin Plus Theanine

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Robin Wood-Moen

Melatonin plus Theanine is an over-the-counter sleep product used to combat insomnia, mild sleep disturbances and to combat jet lag. RxList.com posits that melatonin plus theanine has a high safety profile, however, caution should be exercised for use in diabetics, heart patients and those with autoimmune disease.

Robin Wood-Moen began writing in 2000. She is an academic researcher in health psychology, psychoneuroimmunology, religion/spirituality, bereavement, death/dying, meaning-making processes and CAM therapies. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in forensic-social sciences from University of North Dakota, a Master of Science in psychology and is working on her Ph.D. in health psychology, both from Walden University.