Melatonin

About Melatonin:

• Melatonin is a naturally-occurring hormone in human beings that controls sleep and wake cycles in our daily lives. 
• Its levels rise in the evening, helping to promote sleep.
• It is secreted by the pineal gland in human body.
  • Pineal gland releases the most melatonin when there’s darkness and decreases melatonin production when you’re exposed to light. 
• Melatonin can also be made synthetically in a lab and sold as a dietary supplement. It’s called exogenous melatonin.
• Those people whose sleep is not optimal and who travel frequently across time zones prefer melatonin supplements.
• Side Effects of Melatonin supplements:
  • Overuse of melatonin may cause headaches, hormonal changes, or mood swings, disturbing the very rhythm and sleep cycle.