Melatonin is a neurohormone with a role in correcting sleep disorders.

Melatonin is a hormone derived from serotonin - the "hormone of happiness" - and has a role in regulating the circadian rhythm (process of variation of physiological functions that occur daily in the body). Melatonin, also known as the "sleep hormone", has an important role in initiating and maintaining sleep. This is produced in the body under the stimulation of darkness, during the synthesis process.

 

SYNTHESIS OF MELATONIN

The presence of darkness or light is signaled to the pineal gland with the help of the retina, which transmits the information via the suprachiasmatic nucleus in the hypothalamus (component of the big brain) and the sympathetic nervous system - part of the vegetative nervous system, responsible for the reflex reactions we have when we feel that we are in danger. The pineal gland produces melatonin which is then transported in the blood. In the morning, when the light appears, the brain starts to secrete cortisol, the body temperature gradually increases, and melatonin production decreases. The synthesis of melatonin also takes place at the level of bone marrow, leukocytes or epithelial cells, but also at the level of plants such as tomatoes or cereals

 

HOW MELATONIN WORKS AND WHAT PROPERTIES IT HAS

Melatonin has several beneficial effects on the body. During rest, this prevents the energy hormones from being active so that the body's resources can regenerate. Also, between 2:00 and 4:00 in the morning, melatonin supports the reduction of the body's internal temperature, as a result of the reduced blood circulation in its extremities. Furthermore:

• it has an antioxidant character: it supports the cell structure against the action of free radicals and various disruptive factors;
• supports the good functioning of the endocrine system: melatonin provides support in the release of female sex hormones, in the initiation of the menstrual cycle and the onset of menopause;
• supports the good functioning of the immune system.

 

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE IS NO BALANCED LEVEL OF MELATONIN IN THE BODY

When there are imbalances in our body regarding the presence of melatonin, certain signs appear.

First of all, in the absence of a balanced level of the "hormone of darkness", sleep disorders occur: it is harder to fall asleep and the sleep is not restful. For example, if after we sit down in bed or during the night we expose ourselves to light - such as that produced by the television - and the level of melatonin decreases, it will be harder for us to fall asleep and we will feel tired. If, on the contrary, we do not have enough light during the day, the release of melatonin is favored, which will cause us to feel sleepy.


 

Melatonin Benefits

 

• alleviation of sleep disorders:
• supports the regulation of the circadian rhythm
• offers support in reducing fatigue accumulated during the day and irritability
• supports reducing the time needed to fall asleep
• the normal functioning of the nervous system and the maintenance of mental health
• balance of hormonal metabolism
• good functioning of the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal and renal systems through antioxidant action; the antioxidant action is imprinted by the increase in the expression of antioxidant enzymes (superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase)
• normal functioning of the immune system

 

Suggested use

Read the entire label and follow the directions carefully prior to use.

Take one (1) capsule 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner. Melatonin is naturally secreted from the pineal gland at night, and should be taken at night for optimal results.

 

Warnings

Do not consume alcohol, drive or operate machinery after taking this product. 

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Do not exceed recommended dose.
• Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
• When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating. 

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.