What’s melatonin and why we love it!

What’s melatonin and why we love it!

Melatonin is a natural sleep support, to ensure a restful night's sleep.

melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant that helps us renew and rejuvenate at the microcellular level while we sleep

 

What causes melatonin to diminish and circadian cycle disruption

1- getting older

2- blue light

3- working odd hours

4- drinking caffeine late in the day

5- exercising close to bedtime

6- being jet-lagged from travel

 

 

An estimated 50-70 million Americans suffer from lack of sleep.

 

Melatonin has many functions in the body, but one of its most important roles is as an antioxidant.

Antioxidants are molecules that protect the cells from oxidative stress, which is caused by free radicals. Free radicals are unstable atoms or molecules that have an unpaired electron. They can damage the DNA, proteins, lipids, and other components of the cells, leading to aging, inflammation, and diseases.

Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant because it can scavenge different types of free radicals, such as hydroxyl, peroxyl, and nitric oxide radicals. It can also stimulate the production of other antioxidants, such as glutathione, superoxide dismutase, and catalase. Moreover, melatonin can cross the blood-brain barrier and protect the brain from oxidative damage.

Melatonin has been shown to have beneficial effects on various conditions that are associated with oxidative stress, such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular diseases. It can also improve the immune system, reduce inflammation, and modulate circadian rhythms.

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