Melatonin: Master Hormone & Powerful Antioxidant

~Melatonin is released from the "seat of the soul" in the center of the brain. 

~Melatonin secreted by the pineal gland in the brain acts as an endocrine hormone. 

~Melatonin is also produced in the retina and GI tract.

~Marijuana circulates melatonin in our bodies.

~Melatonin reduces oxidative stress and is a free radical scavenger.

~Melatonin stimulates antioxidant enzymes in the brain and the synthesis of glutathione.

~Children born to older Mom's may be born deficient in melatonin. 

~Melatonin strongly influences the immune system by preventing infections and cancer. 

 

~Anemia may respond to taking doses of 10 mg or higher each night.

~Melatonin may prevent memory loss and Alzhiemer's by preventing amyloid deposits in the brain and neuron death.  

~Melatonin has a synergistic effect on other antioxidants and will enhance the function of vitamin's A & C.

~Melatonin improves thyroid function in perimenopausal women.

~Melatonin is effective in treating Seasonal Affective Disorder.

Need to know how much melatonin to take to get a good night's sleep? Begin with a dose of 3 mg, or whatever dose you are already accustomed to and take it about 30 minutes before bedtime. Then double the dose each evening until you are sleeping through the night. Stay at that dose. If you are feeling a hangover affect in the morning taper back one dose.

Sweet Dreams,


Lucinda Hodges

I retrieved many of these facts from an article, Melatonin Marvels, written by Dr. Ramsy NMD. Originally posted on Dragonfly Dreaming, Two Sisters Blogging