Puritan'S Pride Melatonin 3 Mg-120 Tablets

Melatonin is a chemical compound, a derivative of tryptophan, playing the role of 'sleep hormone' in the organism. It is produced in the pineal gland, and more specifically in pinealocytes – specialcells.

Melatonin is related to another important neurohormone – serotonin. During a few chemical reactions serotonin changes in melatonin, when it is needed (and conditions are all right). Melatoninproduction is inhibited by light.

The best known function of melatonin is to regulate biological rhythms – both seasonal and circadian. This means that melatonin as a supplement is not a typical 'pill to fall asleep' – it does not calm, and does not cause drowsiness. However, it facilitates falling asleep in a physiological way. It also helps establish a fixed hour of sleep, in the case of a regular use. It should be regarded as a signal for the body that bedtime is approaching.

Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant, which reduces oxidative stress, and thereby prevents the extinction of cells. It is extremely important for the central nervous system, where it occurs in the largest quantities – it prevents neuronal damages, and stops neurodegenerative diseases.

Melatonin may also be used in the case of a shiftwork – when you have to fall asleep at unusual hours, or when 'hours are shifted' in the case of the phenomenon of Jet-Lag.

Melatonin does not cauese any side effects. It also does not cause an addiction which is characteristic for hypnotics (even those the most innovative). So it is worth to use melatonin in the long term, in order to accustom the organism to specific hours of sleep, and additionally profit from the advantages associated with the neutralization of free radicals. The supplement is especially recommended to people over the age of 40 years old, when melatonin production is rapidly declining.                                                    Directions: For adults, take one (1) tablet at bedtime as Melatonin may produce drowsiness.