Antioxidants - Melatonin

 
Description

Melatonin is a hormone manufactured from serotonin, a neurotransmitter found in the brain essential for sleep, relaxation, and concentration. It is secreted by the pineal gland, a pea-sized gland at the base of the brain. There is much information yet to be learned about this compound.

Melatonin is involved in the synchronization of hormone secretion. Your body is governed by an internal clock that signals the secretion of many hormones at different times to regulate body functions. Melatonin is involved in the synchronization of this process. The release of melatonin is stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light and it aids in controlling periods of sleepiness and wakefulness.

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