Article: Jet Lag And The Power Of Melatonin
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Jet Lag And The Power Of Melatonin
Even though melatonin is probably the most studied and best understood natural sleep remedy for insomnia, its use is somewhat controversial; not least because melatonin has yet to be approved by any regulatory body. In addition, despite many studies conducted over several years, opinion remains divided over whether it actually works or not.
Melatonin in a hormone that occurs naturally in your body and is secreted by a very small pea-sized organ in the brain called the pineal gland. The release of melatonin is controlled by your body's internal clock, or circadian rhythms, and melatonin plays a vital role in regulating your body's sleep-wake cycle. As darkness falls, your body releases melatonin to signal that it is time to sleep and, as daylight returns, the effects of melat...
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