Melatonin

Melatonin is actually a hormone secreted by the pineal gland in the brain. Melatonin’s primary role in the body is the regulation of sleeping and waking patterns. The human body has an internal clock that controls your sleeping patterns by regulating how much melatonin is released. Light actually affects melatonin production, in which melatonin levels will rise during the mid- to late-evening, remain elevated for most of the night, and then decrease during the early morning hours.

Supplemental melatonin is used to treat a variety of sleep disorders such as:

• Seasonal Affective Disorder
• Jet lag
• Insomnia
• Controlling sleep patterns of those who work night shifts
• Reducing chronic cluster headaches

Melatonin is a safe and non-habit-producing way to enjoy a better and more restful night’s sleep. Typical doses for melatonin are anywhere from 0.2mg to 20mg based on the reason for its use.