| 摘要 |
A method for achieving a chronobiologic effect on a circadian rhythm in a human infant or fetus in utero is described. The method involves the administration of melatonin or dose-equivalent melatonin analogue or melatonin receptor agonist to an infant by administering melatonin or dose-equivalent melatonin precursor, melatonin analogue or melatonin receptor agonist to the infant's breast-feeding mother or wet nurse, and to a fetus by administration of melatonin or dose-equivalent melatonin precursor, melatonin analogue or melatonin receptor agonist to the pregnant woman. Alternatives wherein melatonin or dose-equivalent melatonin analogue or melatonin receptor agonist is administered directly to the infant, such as in formula or in expressed breast milk, are also provided. |
