TheNeurohormone melatoninis also called the Sandman hormone, as it is responsible for theControl of the day-night rhythmin humans and vertebrates. External supplementation can be helpful if the body, for various reasons, does not produce enough melatonin itself.
What exactly is melatonin?
Melatonin is produced, among other things, in the pineal gland from the tissue hormone serotonin.Light inhibits its production, while darkness stimulates itShift workers who have to sleep during the day can therefore alsosuffer from problems falling asleep and staying asleep, such as people with jet lag or sleepers in whose environment so-called light smog plays a role. Anyone who looks at the illuminated display of a computer screen, tablet or smartphone for a long time immediately before sleeping also risksSleep disorders, daytime sleepiness and, in the long term, even an increased tendency to depressionbecause the release of melatonin is inhibited.
What is special about melatonin?
As we age, the body releases less melatoninAccording to studies, the body's own amount of melatonin increases twelvefold during the night in younger people, but only threefold in older people.Medications such as ibuprofen or beta-blockers can also inhibit nighttime melatonin productionIn addition to its function as a day-night rhythm regulator, which also ensures that the growth hormone somatropin can be released during the deep sleep phase, melatonin has other beneficial properties.the hormone acts as an antioxidantand thus prevents stress caused by certain metabolic processes. Melatonin therefore plays a rolefor astrong immune system.
Use of melatonin
As a dietary supplement, melatoninpopular for its sleep-promoting and antioxidant effectsAs a mild, well-tolerated sleep aid, it improves the quality of sleep so that you don't wake up feeling tired in the morning. However, you shouldmake sure not to exceed the maximum doseToo much melatonin can have a similarly negative effect on sleep as too little.
Why should I buy Medicom melatonin products?
We offer you the sleep-promoting hormone in precisely dosed, well-tolerated preparations "Nobilin Sleep", which also contains lavender, passionflower, L-tryptophan, vitamin B6 and magnesium. At Medicom you can alsoMelatonin in its pure formbuy.
