Melatonin-Stop Your Sleeping Disorders Right Now!

June 8, 2010 by  
Filed under Sleep

Sleeping is very important to our life. But, the latest report shows that in the United States alone, approximately 60 – 80 million people have some form of sleep disorders. The fast-paced of our everyday life can become so overwhelming that sleep becomes the first thing to sacrifice. Many people can admit that for whatever reason, they do not get enough sleep and it affects, not only the body function but also, our mind.

Our sleeping process is mainly depend on a hormone called Melatonin. Also called 5-methoxy-N-acetyltryptamine, Melatonin is a hormone in any organism with different levels depending on the cycles of life and light exposure on the body. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland in the human brain. These hormones help us to know when to sleep and wake up and play a role in maintaining heart rhythm.

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