Melatonin is widely known for regulating the sleep–wake cycle, but its clinical potential extends far beyond circadian support. Synthesized primarily by the pineal gland, and to a lesser extent in peripheral tissues, melatonin functions as a potent antioxidant, an anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory agent, a neuroprotective molecule, and an adjunctive anticancer therapy.
In this second part of a special report on alternatives to proton pump inhibitors, Today’s Practitioner explores the science behind melatonin for reflux disease. As the use of PPIs comes in questions for some, there are a number of integrative care doctors seeking alternatives. Long before FDA issued warnings aboutRead
Many a time in life when stress hormones are flying, our patients experience the unfortunate experience of insomnia and disrputed sleep. The experience of insomnia is not uncommon, with about one-third to two-thirds of adults in cross-sectional surveys describing insomnia symptoms of any severity, with 10 to 15% of individualsRead
Som Sleep announces the launch of its first two sleep beverages, Som Sleep drink in Original and Som Sleep drink Zero Sugar. Som Sleep includes active ingredients naturally found in the body and a healthy diet, including green tea, magnesium, vitamin B6, melatonin, L-Theanine, and GABA.* The product is designedRead
