Effects of Melatonin on the Immune System
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Melatonin is a hormone that is produced in the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain, and helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle in the body. Melatonin is a natural hormone that is secreted through the body. This hormone has several tasks and is actually a natural antidote. There are very small amounts of melatonin in foods such as meats, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Melatonin controls and regulates the body's biological rhythms and participates in most neurophysiological processes and helps to strengthen the immune system. This hormone is secreted from the pineal gland and puts you to a comfortable sleep. The production of this hormone is influenced by various factors such as age, light, environmental and physiological factors. Melatonin has a stimulating effect on the immune system and increases its function. Melatonin properties help us to be more resistant to stress conditions and deal with viral diseases easily. These strong molecules make the body safer against time and less aging and its complications. When our immune system is stronger, we deal well with diseases, and fortunately melatonin handles the immune system well. In this study, we investigated the effects of melatonin on the immune system.
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