Benadryl and Melatonin | What are the long term effects?

<p>In today's episode, I discuss how melatonin signals to our bodies that it's time to get ready for sleep, however, it does not induce sleep.</p> <p>Benadryl on the other hand, blocks the effects of histamine and acetylcholine, the main chemical in our brain that transmits information from one nerve cell to the next.</p> <p>In comparing Benadryl to melatonin, they really move our bodies in the opposite direction long term.</p> <p>Benadryl is associated with reduced cognition and dementia.</p> <p>Whereas melatonin when deficient promotes cognitive decline and when supplemented has shown to decrease delirium which is a precursor to dementia.</p> <p>Both melatonin and Benadryl are available over the counter and have minimal direct financial cost but the long term implications of grabbing one versus the other are significant.</p> <p> </p> <div class="pt-sm-5 pt-md-0 col-lg"> <div class="view-episode__description pt-1 mb-3"> <p>Want 12 of my favorite, simple and delicious recipes?</p> <p>Download the Healthy Meals Made Easy PDF</p> <p>⬇️⬇️⬇️ http://go.drwholeness.com/healthymealsmadeeasy</p> <p>Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth.</p> <p>--</p> <p>Connect with Dr. Matt online:</p> <p>📍 Instagram </p> <p><a href= "https://instagram.com/drwholeness">https://instagram.com/drwholeness</a></p> <p>📍 Facebook</p> <p><a href= "https://facebook.com/drwholeness">https://facebook.com/drwholeness</a></p> <p>📍 Website</p> <p><a href= "https://drwholeness.com/">https://drwholeness.com</a></p> <p>📍 YouTube</p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/</a></p> </div> </div>