Beneficial Effects

Melatonin is a hormone made naturally, that plays a role in sleep. Melatonin production and release in the brain are related to time of day, rising in the evening and falling in the morning. Light at night blocks its production. Research has been done on melatonin supplements for sleep disorders, such as jet lag, disruptions of the body’s internal “clock” insomnia, and problems with sleep among people who work night shifts. It has also been studied for dementia symptoms. Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally secreted by the pineal gland in the brain which is located just above your middle brain and is only the size of a pea. Its production and release are stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light. Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant molecule, with also proven antihypertensive and lipid-lowering effects.