Melatonin is most notably known as the hormone of sleep: it is produced in the dark by the pineal gland in the brain. Melatonin production peaks when we are ten or younger, and decreases sharply as we age.
Melatonin supplementation has been shown to: Be valuable in resetting the biological clocks of international and transcontinental travelers. As a result, melatonin can combat jet lag and restore restful sleeping patterns in frequent flyers.
Act as a natural sleeping aid. Compared to prescription sleeping medications, melatonin does not suppress dream (REM-cycle) sleep.
Lower blood cholesterol in people with elevated cholesterol levels.
Be a potent scavenger of free radicals, thereby demonstrating value against heart disease, stroke, and cancer
Improve sexual drive and performance
Increase levels of DHEA and IGF-1 (a marker of HGH, see Tip 43)
Melatonin is available in the United States as over-the-counter supplements. The amount that each person may benefit from is highly individualized, so it is important to seek the guidance of an anti-aging physician in taking melatonin supplements. Your anti-aging physician will advise you on how to best establish how much melatonin is appropriate for you.
The New Anti-Aging Revolution, available from A4M, contains an extensive review of the research documenting the anti-aging benefits of melatonin Call to order (US tel: 773-528-4333), or visit the World Health Network Bookstore online at http://www.worldhealth.net.
Melatonin is most notably known as the hormone of sleep: it is produced in the dark by the pineal gland in the brain. Melatonin production peaks when we are ten or younger, and decreases sharply as we age.
Melatonin supplementation has been shown to:
Be valuable in resetting the biological clocks of international and transcontinental travelers. As a result, melatonin can combat jet lag and restore restful sleeping patterns in frequent flyers.
Melatonin is available in the United States as over-the-counter supplements. The amount that each person may benefit from is highly individualized, so it is important to seek the guidance of an anti-aging physician in taking melatonin supplements. Your anti-aging physician will advise you on how to best establish how much melatonin is appropriate for you.
The New Anti-Aging Revolution, available from A4M, contains an extensive review of the research documenting the anti-aging benefits of melatonin Call to order (US tel: 773-528-4333), or visit the World Health Network Bookstore online at http://www.worldhealth.net.