Why You Need Melatonin — The Master Hormone

Why You Need Melatonin — The Master Hormone - ecoNugenics

As research continues to demonstrate the links between sleep deprivation and serious health concerns, we’re also learning exactly what defines quality sleep.

Essentially, we need to do more than simply get 7-8 hours of sleep each night, which can be a challenge on its own. We also need to sleep in complete darkness.

The reason is melatonin. Produced by the pineal gland, this master hormone helps regulate the body’s relationship with light and darkness, day and night. Our bodies produce melatonin in response to darkness, as a precursor to sleep.

New data published in the Journal of Pineal Research shows exactly how melatonin induces sleep. According to the study, melatonin works by suppressing certain neurons that stimulate the brain to wake up. The research singled out one receptor, MT1, as the mechanism via which melatonin acts to inhibit the specific neurons that wake us up and keep us awake.

 

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Melatonin is also a potent antioxidant, immune modulator and master rejuvenation hormone. It actively promotes cellular health, and as an antioxidant, is well regarded for its ability to scavenge free radicals. It’s both water and fat soluble, so it moves easily through cell membranes and has been shown to support cellular mitochondria and DNA.

As research continues to demonstrate the links between sleep deprivation and serious health concerns, we’re also learning exactly what defines quality sleep.

Essentially, we need to do more than simply get 7-8 hours of sleep each night, which can be a challenge on its own. We also need to sleep in complete darkness.

The reason is melatonin. Produced by the pineal gland, this master hormone helps regulate the body’s relationship with light and darkness, day and night. Our bodies produce melatonin in response to darkness, as a precursor to sleep.

New data published in the Journal of Pineal Research shows exactly how melatonin induces sleep. According to the study, melatonin works by suppressing certain neurons that stimulate the brain to wake up. The research singled out one receptor, MT1, as the mechanism via which melatonin acts to inhibit the specific neurons that wake us up and keep us awake.

Melatonin is also a potent antioxidant, immune modulator and master rejuvenation hormone. It actively promotes cellular health, and as an antioxidant, is well regarded for its ability to scavenge free radicals. It’s both water and fat soluble, so it moves easily through cell membranes and has been shown to support cellular mitochondria and DNA.

 

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