Melatonin is a neurohormone produced in the brain by the pineal
gland, from the amino acid tryptophan. The synthesis and release of
melatonin are stimulated by darkness and suppressed by light,
suggesting the involvement of melatonin in circadian rhythm and
regulation of diverse body functions. Levels of melatonin start to
increase prior to bedtime. Synthetic melatonin supplements have been
used for a variety of medical conditions, most notably for disorders
related to sleep. Melatonin possesses antioxidant activity, and many
of its proposed therapeutic or preventive uses are based on this
property. This book presents a full spectrum of research on melatonin
and is destined to become an essential reference for anyone
interested in melatonin.
Outcome Measures in Alzheimer's Disease
(Ian McKeith, Jeffrey L. Cummings, Simon Lovestone, Richard Harvey, David P. Wilkinson, ; ISBN: 1853177458;
Paperback; 1999-05-25; 69% match)
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