Melatonin Improves Memory Acquisition Under Stress Independent Of Stress Hormone Release
| Effect | Increase |
| Trial Design | Double blind |
| Trial Length | 24 hours |
| Number of Subjects | 50 |
| Sex | Male |
| Age Range | 18-29, 30-44 |
| Body Types | Average |
Memory retention _under periods of stress_ was enhanced with 3mg of melatonin taken prior to the stressor. No difference 15 minutes later when cortisol was high but stress was not present. State anxiety is unaffected.
