Melatonin

Melatonin

Melatonin is the "sleep hormone". It is produced by a gland in the brain and helps to relieve the subjective feeling of being behind the biological clock (jet lag). See below for more on the benefits and actions of melatonin. ... Read More Ask a question

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What is melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by an endocrine gland in the brain, the pineal gland. It is composed of tryptophan and helps in cases where sleep is disturbed.

Its secretion normally starts early in the evening and is maximized during the hours of 2-4 am, while it decreases with the person's exposure to light and with age.

In fact, in addition to insomnia, melatonin can help prevent jet lag.

Melatonin: Properties and Benefits

Thanks to its properties, melatonin provides multiple benefits to the body, as it contributes to:

  • in the relief of the subjective feeling of the time lag of the biological clock (jet lag),*
  • reducing the time it takes to fall asleep*

Recent research data prove its beneficial effect on thyroid disorders (Hashimoto).

What foods are rich in melatonin?

The best natural sources of melatonin are:

  • the cherries
  • the tomatoes
  • the grapes
  • the olive oil
  • the wine
  • the beer
  • the walnuts
  • the almonds
  • the mustard
  • the goodie
  • the ginger root

Melatonin: Dosage and forms

There is no recommended daily intake for melatonin. Of course, in nutritional supplements you will see it ranging from 1-10 mg.

It is recommended that you take melatonin about half an hour before going to bed at night, since it takes about 40 minutes to take effect.

Melatonin is marketed in many different forms. You can meet her at:

  • capsules
  • tablets
  • liquid form (syrup)
  • jellies
  • spray

In fact, you can also find it in combination with various hypnotic and calming herbs, such as valerian, passionflower, and even vitamins such as magnesium, Vitamin B6 which treat not only insomnia but also anxiety.

Choose the format that best suits your needs.

Melatonin and children

Of course, it can also be administered to children who have trouble in sleeping. Most commonly, syrups are chosen which contain up to 1 mg of melatonin. In any case, the pediatrician is the specialist who can adjust the dose.

Melatonin: Contraindications, interactions and side effects

Studies show that its use even for 2 years in a row does not cause dependence and addiction. However, long-term use is recommended under medical supervision. Also women who are planning a future pregnancy and people with neurological diseases should not take melatonin.

Do not combine its reception with treatment for hypertension, cardiac arrhythmias, hypnotics and anticoagulants. In addition, its intake during pregnancy and breastfeeding should be avoided. In fact, the parallel consumption of alcohol should be avoided.

*The above information about Melatonin are official health claims from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).

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