Overview
Melatonin is a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. It is used for adjusting the body’s internal clock, coping with jet lag, and assisting blind individuals with day and night cycles.
Function
Melatonin is involved with sleep, body cycles, awareness of time and date, and the physiological effects of temperature, cognitive, hormone, cardiovascular, and hormone symptoms.
Forms Available
Recommended Intake
Depending on the reason that melatonin is desired, the age, health, and other medical conditions of the individual, the suggested intake varies.
Deficiency
Sources in the Diet
Melatonin is available in dietary supplements.
Recent Studies and Articles
Melatonin and diabetes
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/
Melatonin as sleep aid
http://web.mit.edu/newsoffice/2005/melatonin.html
Extended life with melatonin
http://www.lef.org/magazine/mag2007/jun2007_nu_melatonin_01.htm
Challenges Presented
Watson Products
Sources
- [0] – The New Encyclopedia of Vitamins, Minerals, Supplements, and Herbs
- [0] – http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/natural/940.html
- [0] – http://www.target.com/p/nature-made-melatonin-5-mg-90-tablets/-/A-14161827?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=|14161827&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=14161827&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=14161827&gclid=CJ_p9ri4grgCFc6j4AodUTYAJg
