Melatonin may combat aging, boost immunity; reduce risk of heart disease and
cancers, help solve jet lag and sleeping problem. Melatonin is naturally present in the pineal gland and regulates correct patterns of sleep.
Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced by the pineal gland, which is located in the brain. It is secreted at night and sets the internal
biological clock that governs our cycles or rhythms. If adequate levels of melatonin are not produced or are not produced at the proper time, we cannot experience quality sleep. More and more doctors are recommending Melatonin as a safe and effective insomnia therapy instead of dangerous FDA-approved
drugs such as Halcion, Xanax, and Valium. Melatonin is also the most
effective antioxidant yet studied because it easily penetrates cell
membranes (especially in the brain) to provide protection against free radicals throughout all our cells. Melatonin crosses the blood-brain barrier very effectively. It appears to protect the central nervous system against injury, disease, and aging better than any other substance.