Protected: Can Melatonin Help Me Fall Asleep? You can probably think of a time when your sleep was impacted by an operational demand. Many Warfighters have job duties that interfere with a normal sleep schedule, which can make it difficult to achieve the recommended 7-9 hours per 24-hour period. But not getting enough sleep can put you, your colleagues and the mission at risk. When used correctly, melatonin may be a helpful tool to get your sleep schedule back on track. This content is password protected. To view it please enter your password below: Password: Additional ResourcesOperation Supplement Safety - “OPSS Scorecard”Warfighter Wellness - “Sleeping Well on Deployment”ReferencesNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health - “Melatonin: What You Need to Know”U.S. Government Accountability Office - “Lack of Sleep Has Left Our Military Less Combat Ready and More Prone to Accidents with Dire Consequences”Walter Reed Army Institute of Research - “Operational Melatonin Supplement Use”
