Thursday, April 25, 2013

Melatonin - Youth, Brain Health, Growth Hormone, Fat Loss, Alzheimer's Prevention, Metabolic Syndrome - Is It the Wonder Pill?

Most people take melatonin to help them get a good nights rest. But, the benefits are likely to go well beyond your slumber.

Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally by the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan.
  • It has also been shown to boost growth hormone levels.
  • Help cope with time changes and jet lag.
  • Improve the symptoms of metabolic syndrome.
  • Improve recovery from grueling workouts.
  • It is heart protective. 
Dosage: 0.3-10mg about an hour before bedtime. Or 5mg pre-workout.

Sources:
  1. Exposure to red light makes top athletes fitter 16.04.2013
  2. Eat two kiwis for a good night's rest 22.02.2013
  3. Dash of melatonin boosts post-training GH 09.03.2012
  4. Sleep better – live longer 25.11.2011
  5. Hormone therapy with a strong lamp 03.04.2011
  6. Sleep better with cherries 29.10.2010
  7. Melatonin reduces estradiol level 11.11.2009
  8. Animal study: melatonin extends lifespan 25.10.2009
  9. Melatonin keeps brain cells young 04.10.2009
  10. Melatonin before cardio raises growth hormone release 29.05.2009
  11. Supplemental Melatonin Protects Against Alzheimer's and Has The Highly Desirable "Side Effect" of Reducing Body Fat Percentages by More Than 50%!
  12. 6mg Melatonin 30min Before HIT Will Increase Fatty Acid Oxidation, Boost Your Antioxidant Capacity, Reduce MDA Levels and Modulate Your Immune Response
  13. More Than Restorative Sleep in a Pill: "Melatonin Loading" Ameliorates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation in Ultra-Endurance Event
  14. Foam Rolling For Cardiovascular Health. Propolis For Muscle Protection. Melatonin For Insulin Sensitivity. Plus: Bananas, Pineapples, Oranges & Beer to Boost Your Melatonin Levels!
  15. Heart Protective Effect of Red Wine not Exclusively Due to Resveratrol. Melatonin Potentially the Major Player!
  16. Melatonin for Patients With Metabolic Syndrome!?
  17. Melatonin, Magnesium and Zinc for a Healthy Night of High Quality Sleep
  18. Get Lean & Stay Lean Quickie: Add Cinnamon to Cereals. NPY Detrimental? Melatonin Beneficial! 50,000IU Vitamin D3 Useless. Phtalate DHEP Dangerous! PPAR, AKT & GLUT-4 Agonist From False Black Pepper Surprisingly Potent!
  19. Le Magazine, January 1996 - Review: The Melatonin Miracle
  20. LE Magazine, May 2001 - Products: What is the proper dose of melatonin?
  21. LE Magazine, January 2004 - Report: Melatonin and Cancer Treatment
  22. LE Magazine June 2007 - Abstracts: DHEA, Vitamin K, Melatonin, and Alzheimer’s / Heart disease
  23. September 2012 Abstracts: Melatonin - 5 - Life Extension




     


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