Melatonin Articles

Melatonin Articles:

Melatonin Shines – Especially in the Winter

Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland of the brain, helping to synchronize the timing of body functions and is especially important for restful sleep. Melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant. It is one of the best remedies for poor mood that is associated with shorter and colder days. Melatonin levels begin to decline at age 30 and the decline in melatonin is linked by many studies to the increase in age-related deterioration.

Read More: anti-aging, antioxidants, dietary supplements, hot flashes, Melatonin, mood, support

Tips to Improve Sleep

Sleep is the time in which your body cleans house and recovers from wear and tear. A good night’s sleep makes all the difference in the following day’s performance ability – including energy level, mood, mental capability, and stamina. Problems with sleep lower stress tolerance and induce food cravings and poor eating habits. Learn what you can do...

Read More: Activator Plus™, Iosol Iodine, Melatonin, mood, Pantethine, Q 10, Thyroid Helper®, thyroid hormone

Low Melatonin Associated with Breast Cancer

Researchers just demonstrated that low melatonin levels are a new risk factor for invasive breast cancer in postmenopausal women. They had already demonstrated the same finding in premenopausal women.

Read More: breast cancer, Melatonin, postmenopausal

Mom’s Mood Influences Baby’s Sleep

We have known for a long time that children born to parents who don’t sleep well are likely to have sleep problems. A new study is shedding more light on this issue, indicating that the fetal programming that takes places while in the womb may have a profound effect on a baby’s sleep pattern.

Read More: fetal programming, infants, Melatonin, mother's mood, Pycnogenols, Sleep Helper™

Sleep Problems Cause Inflammation and Early Death

While everyone knows that a lack of sleep does not feel good, the extent of the damage if sleep problems persist is far greater than previously understood.

Read More: cardiovascular disease, Melatonin, mortality, NF-kappaB, Sleep Helper™, sleep problems

Teen Sleep Problems Lead to Depression & Drug Abuse

Sleep problems in children and teens have reached a crisis level in America. New science shows that these issues are setting the table for obesity, depression, drug abuse, and future cardiovascular disease. Specific biological pathways have now been defined that explain how sleep problems may lead directly to substance abuse.

Read More: drug use, hypocretin, Melatonin, Sleep Helper™, teenagers

GABA Levels 30% Lower in Those with Sleep Issues

A new study looked into the GABA levels in those having trouble sleeping and found they were 30 % below normal, a level that also contributes to an anxious feeling and poor mood.

Read More: GABA, Melatonin, Sleep Helper™, Taurine

Pregnancy Cautions: Caffeine, Stress, & Depression

While a child is developing in the womb major imprints are made on the developing nervous system that may affect brain health, growth, obesity, and future cardiovascular risk. If children are to maximize their genetic potential then good parenting during pregnancy is a must.

Read More: caffeine, Melatonin, Sleep Helper™, Stress Helper®

Lack of Sleep Raises Obesity Risk 4 Fold in Kids

A new study looking at sleep duration in 1138 children age 6 found that less than 10 hours of sleep on a regular basis increased the risk of obesity 420%.

Read More: Melatonin, Stress Helper®

Sleep Problems are a Significant Risk for Type II Diabetes

Three new studies show that a short sleep duration, insomnia, and too much sleep all are reflective of a major problem in blood sugar metabolism that increases the risks for type II diabetes.

Read More: insomnia, Leptin Control Pack®, Leptinal®, LeptiSlim®, Melatonin, sleep duration, Sleep Helper™, type 2 diabetes

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