The effect of moderate weight loss on overnight melatonin secretion.
Overnight plasma melatonin level was measured in ten healthy women before and after a 4300 kJ (1000 kcal) diet in which they lost an average 3.1 kg. This weight loss did not significantly alter melatonin levels.
Anderson
I M
IM
Oxford University Department of Psychiatry.
Gartside
S E
SE
Cowen
P J
PJ
D000328:Adult; D004038:Diet, Reducing; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008550:Melatonin / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D013997:Time Factors; D015431:Weight Loss
D008550:Melatonin