Melatonin Description

Melatonin - Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced in the pineal gland located in the brain. Melatonin operates more or less as the body's clock in that it keeps track of the circadian rhythms. Melatonin production is great until a person reaches puberty and then it gradually drops off. Some believe that Melatonin is an effective anti-aging hormone, but studies are inconclusive. Melatonin is one of the most powerful anti-oxidant compounds in existence and is used for the prevention of heart attack and high blood pressure.

Supplementation with Melatonin is most effective against sleeplessness because it appears to have the ability to regulate and normalize body rhythms. As an additional consequence of this property, Melatonin supplementation is very helpful for those persons suffering from Seasonal Affective Disorder. Melatonin should be taken no more that two hours before going to bed.