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Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan. It regulates the sleep-wake cycle and is an antioxidant capable of boosting the immune system. Ultra-pure Melatonin from NPN can help you fall asleep easier, prevent jetlag, and aid those suffering from circadian rhythm sleep disorders.

atural melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. The pineal gland is not active during the day, but kicks in after dark and begins releasing melatonin into the blood system. Because of this, it is believed that melatonin helps the body know when to go to sleep and when to wake up. When the pineal gland is not producing melatonin, the body is more alert and awake, once the melatonin is being produced and released into the blood, you become tired, less focused and less alert. Not only does the actual time of day effect the production of melatonin, light itself triggers the pineal gland to shut off, while darkness triggers the gland to turn on. This explains why many people feel tired on overcast days and during the winter when sunlight is more scarce than during the summer months. People with a low level of melatonin may suffer from insomnia. A melatonin deficiency may also play a role in jetlag. Some people claim that melatonin may slow down the aging process therefore allowing you to live a longer life, however these claims have not been proven, nor is there any scientific proof to back up such claims.