Melatonin 3 mg Sustained Release – 60 Vegetarian Tablets
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Melatonin is a natural hormone that is synthesized from the amino acid tryptophan by the pineal gland in the back of the brain
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This sustained release formulation may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals wishing to supplement their diet with melatonin
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In the body, melatonin appears to regulate sleep/wake cycles, support normal immune function, and protect cells from free radical damage
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Nocturnal melatonin production is highest in children and begins to decline from adolescence on until it is virtually absent in the elderly
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Melatonin supports normal immune function by helping maintain the activity of circulating natural killer cells. It also has been found to function as an antagonist for stress-induced immunosuppression
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In the brain, melatonin is perhaps the most important physiological antioxidant and also stimulates glutathione peroxidase, the main antioxidant enzyme in the brain