Melatonin

 HI everyone ! I am gonna say about Melatonin. It is a hormone in our body. 



What is Melatonin?

The production and release of melatonin from the pineal gland occurs with a clear daily (circadian) rhythm, with peak levels occurring at night. Once produced, it is secreted into the blood stream and cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid around the brain & spinal cord) and conveys signals to distant organs. Melatonin is carried by the circulation from the brain to all areas of the body. 

Use of Melatonin

Melatonin supplements may help with certain conditions, such as jet lag, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, some sleep disorders in children, and anxiety before and after surgery.

Another name of it

N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

What happens if you have too much melatonin?

There are large variations in the amount of melatonin produced by individuals and these are not associated with any health problems. The main consequences of swallowing large amounts of melatonin are drowsiness and reduced core body temperature. Very large doses have effects on the performance of the human reproductive system. There is also evidence that very high concentrations of melatonin have an antioxidant(Antioxidants are substances that can prevent or slow damage to cells caused by free radicals) effect, although the purpose of this has not yet been established.

What happens if I have too little melatonin?

Reduced melatonin production is not known to have any effect on health.


I hope today's post was interesting. Meet you all in next post.

signing off

with love and passion

Devmitra.V


Comments

  1. Hi deva this your friend here! I keep thinking what makes u perfect. U really prove that u r a padips sometimes. And I am pretty sure from this post. Nice information posted! U really post very good information. Hwaiting!!!!

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    1. Thank you Avanthica. (U really prove that u r a padips sometimes.🤣😂) even you are a padips.

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  2. Seriously that name just made me mad to read!!! I couldn't pronounce it properly after many attempts too!! But cool indo you know!! Nice post!!
    Keep going!!

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  3. I can understand it after reading it twice only ! I don't have a brain like you ! This post was amazingggggggg!!

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  4. Nice information shared!
    You proved that u are really a studious girl!=D
    Keep posting like this...
    Will support till the end=)

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