Melatonin, also known as the “sleep hormone,” is naturally produced by the body in accordance with the circadian rhythm . Under normal circumstances, when our body is properly regulated, melatonin production by the pineal gland increases at the end of the day with the decrease in light.
This hormone promotes sleep and helps you sleep through the night. In the morning, the amount of melatonin produced by the body decreases (as the sun rises) , in order to trigger waking and prevent you from remaining in that comatose state that we sometimes experience.
Synthetic melatonin is manufactured in laboratories and sold as a dietary supplement to help people suffering from sleep disorders get restful nights. It is sometimes combined with plant extracts known for their relaxing effects.
Indeed , treating temporary insomnia is one thing , but adopting this treatment in the long term without treating the causes is not necessarily the best solution!
Melatonin therapy is therefore beneficial for regulating disturbed sleep (temporary stress, jet lag, elderly individuals, etc. ) and preventing the accumulation of fatigue linked to sleepless nights.
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