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Reduced melatonin production has been proposed as a likely factor in the significantly higher cancer rates in night workers,[28] and the effect of modern lighti
by technoguyrob 18y ago
Reduced melatonin production has been proposed as a likely factor in the significantly higher cancer rates in night workers,[28] and the effect of modern lighting practice on endogenous melatonin has been proposed as a contributory factor to the larger overall incidence of some cancers in the developed world.[29]
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melatonin
- rms 18y agoFortunately you can buy Melatonin in pill form at your local drug store. 3mg pills are common, a doctor would recommend taking 1mg because that is closer to a natural dose. Side effects include vivid, lucid dreams...
- annoyed 18y agohave you personally experienced this?
- AndyKelley 18y agoCancers caused by UV exposure may be prevented by avoiding exposure to sunlight or other UV sources.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_cancer http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_cancer
- keating 18y ago> proposed Being the key word. I think the more likely explanation is night workers eat more junk food since all the normal places are closed. They don't grab a salad, they grab drive-thru or donuts or similar all-night crud. Day workers do that too, sure, but not exclusively.
- iamelgringo 18y agoTell me about it, I've worked nights for 15 years. My life expectancy is about 10 years less than someone who works days.
- fish 18y agoIn the movie version they had sun lights! http://www.qbauer.com/files/Allsummer.htm http://www.qbauer.com/files/Allsummer.htm