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5 Things You Didn't Know About Melatonin

Article Category: Medicines and Remedies

Author Name: Shannon M. King

Okay, so you probably already know that melatonin is a chemical that is involved with the human sleep-wake cycle. It's a hormone released by the pineal gland in your brain at night. Normally, high levels of melatonin occur in mid- to late evening, which induce sleep and lower levels in the morning to wake you up. The elderly produce less of this hormone than younger people. Here are some things you probably don't know.

1. Melatonin doesn't regulate circadian rhythms.

One of the biggest misnomers is the belief that this hormone controls the sleep-wake cycle. In fact, it's actually bright light which resets the daily cycle. Melatonin aids in shifting this rhythm, but most of the regulation of the circadian rhythm is actually in inhibiting daytime levels of this chemical. The problem isn't the level of production but the time of production.

2. You can call it the "Dracula of hormones."

Light is received by the retina and interpreted by the brain as day time. When it is dark, no such stimulus is given, which turns on the pineal gland and releases this little Dracula: "the hormone that only comes out at night." This is a little inaccurate, though, because artificial light at night can inhibit the release of this hormone, while dimly lit rooms at day time can turn it on.

3. Changes in melatonin levels can make you SAD.

Wait, what? Okay, so that was phrased a bit erroneously: it can make you suffer from SAD. SAD is an abbreviation for "seasonal affective disorder," and is also sometimes called "winter depression." The hormone is affected by light and the shorter amount of daylight during the fall and winter months results in fluctuating release of this hormone either earlier or later in the day than usual. This makes a person feel depressed each time fall or winter comes around. Food supplements containing melatonin can help alleviate this problem.

4. It is also an antioxidant.

Antioxidants have recently gained popularity in the population because of their importance in removing free radicals from the body. These free radicals inhibit several cellular processes, damage the cells, and ultimately speed up the aging process. Some of the best-known antioxidants are beta-carotene, lycopene, and vitamins A, C, and E. Now, you know another one: melatonin! This hormone is quite different from other radical scavengers in that it can also undergo a cascade reaction where its metabolites (products from metabolism) can also serve as antioxidants.

5. It is approved as a dietary supplement by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Dietary supplements containing melatonin are used to adjust the body's internal clock, as in the case of jet lag and night-shift workers, as well as for helping blind people to form a sleep-wake cycle. It's also used to aid shorten the time it takes to sleep in people suffering from insomnia, ADHD, delayed sleep phase syndrome, and in children with sleep problems due to developmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy. In most cases, the intake of melatonin in small doses is safe for both the short- and long-term. However, children and pregnant women should first consult with a doctor before taking them.

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