Sources of Melatonin  

Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland and its purpose in the body is to counteract aging and enhance recovery for minor ailments like insomnia and jet lag. Administration of melatonin is generally done under medical supervision.

Walnuts are a good source of melatonin and research has shown that rats are able to absorb melatonin effectively. Further conclusion claim that humans will be able to utilize melatonin that came from walnuts and other sources. However, dosages for administration are not yet known especially the dose that will have beneficial effects even though in general it is completely safe and risk free.

In addition, the antioxidant behavior of melatonin has also been observed. This keeps cells intact and free from oxidation damage. As a result, the effects of aging will be reduced. The fact is melatonin concentration in our body decreases with age.

Melatonin’s antioxidant effects were well-researched and studied. Some studies claim that it actually protects the central nervous system and enhance the elimination process of free radicals from the body.

But, there are certain people who are strongly not recommended to take melatonin and they are as follows.

1.     HIV patients

2.      Mothers who are nursing

3.      Cancer patients

4.      Allergic people

5.      Children

6.      Pregnant women

7.     Women trying to conceive

Melatonin is not recommended for cancer patients secondary to the fact that the substance has no enough documentation of its potential effects to humans even if it demonstrates antioxidant behavior.  If there were human experiments that are made, they are only a few but nonetheless the benefits are evident and can be administered under medical supervision. Melatonin is a very potent substance. Insomnia alone can be relieved with only the administration of 2 to 3 mg.

Furthermore, it can potentially alleviate medical illnesses such as MS and cancer. If it is explored enough, melatonin will greatly help patients and reduce the effects of aging.