Benefits:
- Melatonin is particularly effective to get rid of the Jet Lag (shift time), and the disorders of the circadian rate/rhythm, which result from night work. It can be used for seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
- Against insomnia: It is best and the surest of the inductors of sleep available. It is effective in one hour for 90% of the subjects. The sleep facilitated by Melatonin is natural, repairing, and of better quality than the sleep induced by common sleeping pills. The users of Melatonin awake always fresh and well-rested.
- The same applies to Seasonal Emotional Disorders, which affect the people whose biorhythms cannot adapt to the changes of seasons.
- It neutralizes the effects of stress, and reduces the gradual decline of the immune system, which accompanies it.
- Many studies show that Melatonin protects from cancer and the toxic effects of chemotherapy. It restores the functionality of the thymus and increases the population of T-lymphocytes. Research also shows that supplements of it makes it possible to reduce hypertension, to better resist colds, and more generally, to prevent or to better resist a great number of diseases associated with ageing.
This article is bound to put you to sleep, at least if you are taking the product! A lot has been written and said about what it has been shown to do, and what it can actually do. The Melatonin blitz of the 90’s came and went for a number of reasons, some of the market slowdown was due to the poor quality of what was being sold at the time. Now the market is starting to come full circle, the quality of products being sold is far superior to what had been offered in the past. And the research on it’s capabilities has been substantiated with respect to its ability to assist persons with insomnia to fall asleep and to assist those with jet lag to recover at a faster pace.
Melatonin is a natural hormone that your body produces in the pineal gland located in the brain. Through sight, and the amount of light we are exposed to (light – dark cycle), the pineal gland responds by starting to produce melatonin as it gets dark to allow you to begin to slow down, this makes the sleep state more inviting. As the production rate beings to increase your body temperature drops and sleep onset begins. As daybreak begins, and it becomes brighter outside you begin to wake and the production of melatonin decreases to a point where it is less detectable during the waking state.
Melatonin levels are at their highest levels during puberty and begin to decline after that, it is not clear if this is age related or a factor of lifestyle. The elderly in general produce the least amount of it, and usually respond well to Melatonin intervention if needed. It has been stated that Melatonin is as safe as water. But unfortunately there has been a lot of unsubstantiated information written about melatonin with regards to being an anti-aging product, curing Aids and cancer. The most exciting legitimate research to date has been is its use as a sleep aid. It has been shown that it helps to bring the bodies Circadian rhythms back into alignment. The body’s Circadian rhythm is a pattern that is different for everyone, but is cyclical in everyone. The timing may be different from one person to the next but it all is rhythmic, the bodies system run in different pattern depending on that person’s life circumstances. It helps to regulate these patterns, by keeping the internal clock running efficiently. There are a number of reasons the bodies clock can be thrown out of phase; some of them are stress, improper lifestyle, depression and substance abuse just to name a few.
Melatonin and sleep disorders:
Melatonin in the form currently being made available to the public can be used as a preventative, or a treatment for jet lag, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), and certain types of depression. It is typically taken by people with sleep disorders approximately one half hour before going to bed. People with insomnia may wish to take melatonin 2-3 hours before the time they wish to fall asleep. For people wanting to fall asleep earlier than they currently do (including people trying to avoid jet-lag), a melatonin supplement should be taken 2-3 hours before their new desired time. The appropriate dosage can vary significantly from one person to another. For people under 40 without sleep disorders and for those who do not want to change their circadian rhythm, it is prudent to start with a small dose. People over 40 who wish to change their circadian rhythm may want to start with a slightly higher dose. If the person finds that he has slept well but is drowsy in the morning, then cut the dose in half. If the dose had little or no sleep-inducing effect, then the user may want to increase the dose until the desired effect is achieved.
Other benefits:
Melatonin regulates and controls our biological clock: it improves sleep, stimulates the immune system, and protects the central nervous system. In in-vitro studies, Melatonin showed an antimutagen activity on seven different types of human cancerous cells, including those of breast and prostate cancer. Melatonin also positively influences the reproductive, cardiovascular, and neurological systems. Melatonin is an extremely powerful antioxidant, which protects each part of the cell and each cell of the organism, including the neurons.
More than 100 degenerative diseases (including cataracts, the macular degeneration of the retina, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, osteoarthritis, etc…) are associated with the reduction of the antioxidant defenses of the organism. Oxidation is also one of the principal factors of the process of aging itself. In fact, Melatonin can be, with DHEA, the most effective product for health prevention, and the least expensive that exists!
What is the difference between Melatonin and sleeping pills?
Contrarily to sleeping pills, Melatonin, in recommended amounts, induces a natural sleep, which resynchronizes the circadian rate/rhythm. It improves the speed at which on falls asleep, as well as the duration and quality of sleep. Melatonin creates neither habit nor dependence. In contrast, sleeping pills remove the essential phase of the sleep devoted to dream, require an intake of increasingly high amounts, create a terrible dependence, and can even cause you to wake up with a hangover, or kill you, if you misuse it.
Toxicity, Cautions & Contraindications:
The following should not take Melatonin: Women who are pregnant or nursing (since no one knows how excessive exposure to the hormone might affect a fetus or infant); people taking cortisone, or people with kidney disease, people with severe allergies or autoimmune diseases (melatonin could exacerbate such conditions by stimulating the immune system); people with immune-system cancers such as lymphoma or leukemia (for the same reason), and healthy children (who already produce it in abundance). Women trying to conceive should also think twice about taking the hormone, since high doses can act as a contraceptive.” As with any substance introduced into your body, if you have a medical condition you should always consult your physician first before taking melatonin.
PRESENTATION: box of 60 capsules.
Serving Size: 1 Serving Per Pack: 60 | ||
Ingredients | Dosages | Percentage daily values |
Melatonin | 3 mg | * |
Other ingredients: |
Directions: Take one (1) at bedtime to enhance sleep.
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