Melatonin
Scientific name of Melatonin:
N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine
Action of Melatonin:
A neurohormone that promotes sleep wellness
Melatonin is used for these common wellness concerns:
Occasional sleep difficulty caused by restlessness, nervous tension, occasional anxiety, mild to moderate mood changes, or jet lag; daytime drowsiness caused by occasional sleeplessness
Clarocet blends with Melatonin:
Clarocet PM
An Overview of Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone produced in the pineal gland that regulates the sleeping and waking cycle as well as related functions within the body. Scientists classify the two (2) types of Melatonin as endogenous, which means "occurring from within" and exogenous, or "occurring from outside of the body." The secretion of endogenous Melatonin is largely dependent on light/dark cycles, so it is inhibited during the day and stimulated at night. Exogenous Melatonin is primarily derived from synthetic origin and typically introduced into the blood stream by way of oral administration.
Clinical research shows that exogenous Melatonin may help to provide positive support for:
- Occasional sleep difficulty caused by restlessness, nervous tension, occasional anxiety, mild to moderate mood changes, or jet lag
- Daytime drowsiness and fatigue caused by occasional sleeplessness
Exogenous Melatonin maintains an excellent safey profile and it can be especially helpful for those experiencing sleep difficulties due to jet lag, shift work, and insufficient exposure to daytime sunlight. In low-dose studies (under 3 milligrams) exogenous Melatonin has been shown to have no adverse side effects and does not cause next-day grogginess.
