Description
Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally derived from the amino acid tryptophan and the neurotransmitter known as serotonin. It is produced naturally in the pineal gland, but smaller quantities are also made by other organs like the stomach.
Melatonin is critical for maintaining body’s circadian rhythm, so that you feel alert and energized in the mornings, and sleepy in the evening. That’s why you have higher levels of melatonin in the blood at night, and these levels drastically go down in the morning.