Have you ever wonder why it is nice to stay up late on a cold rainy day? And you feel sluggish to get out of bed and want to curl up and enjoy the gloomy atmosphere? These is all because your internal body clock is tricked by the gloomy atmosphere and signals the brain that it is still the wee hours of the night while it is already morning. Melatonin is the one who signals the brain that is still night.
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Melatonin is a hormone that is secreted in the brain by the pineal glands which is derived from the amino acid tryptophan. It is responsible for the sleep and wake cycle of the body or the circadian rhythm. It is known as the internal clock of the body that determines when we should fall asleep and when to wake up.
The synthesis of melatonin in the body are stimulated by light or darkness. The levels of melatonin in the blood is at its peak at night time when it’s time prior to sleep. The production of melatonin in the body is greatly affected by light sources in the area. Darkness promotes production of melatonin in the body while light suppresses it. And it is at this reason why many people buy melatonin supplements, especially those that are having a hard time falling asleep and those that have medical conditions which are related to any sleep disorder, there is an imbalance in the production of melatonin in the body.
Melatonin supplements has many benefits and they are as follows:
1. It acts as antioxidants. It helps strengthen the immune system.
2. It helps in the female reproductive hormones. By determining the menstrual cycle of a woman, frequency and duration of menstrual period, and times when menopause should start. So it is said that melatonin deficiency in women has something to do with the aging process.
3. Melatonin supplements aids in people who suffers from insomnia by correcting the circadian rhythm of the body. It is also use elderly people and patients with schizophrenia.
4. Melatonin supplements is proven to help people with osteoporosis. It helps stimulate cells that promote bone growth called osteoblasts.
5. Melatonin supplements as an antioxidants can help prevent cancer forming cells such breast cancer and prostate cancer. Studies shows that there are significant shrinkage of cancer cells among patients who are taking melatonin supplements.
6. Lotions, gels, ointments and sun block creams with melatonin can protect the skin against redness and other skin damages prior to sun exposure.
7. Melatonin supplements helps in the general well being of a person who is under depression or those with anorexia coupled with the right medications a person with this disorder heals faster.
There is no exact recommended doses of melatonin supplements. Individuals have different side effects when they take melatonin. The doctor will have to consider the physical condition of the person, age, gender and sensitivity of an individual. Also factors such illness and diseases and medications are to be considered when planning to buy melatonin supplements. It is very important that you consult your physician before taking melatonin supplements.
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