Solutions through Compounding: Sleepless in Australia – Melatonin
Author(s)
Haywood, Alison
Glass, Beverley
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2012
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Melatonin a hormone produced in the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan, is known to be a highly effective antioxidant, free radical scavenger, and a primary circadian pacemaker.1 Concentrations of melatonin are low during the day and elevated at night, with a characteristic rapid rise in concentration after dark.2 Because of its possible role in influencing circadian rhythm, melatonin has been used to alleviate jet lag and other disorders resulting from delaying sleep.Melatonin a hormone produced in the pineal gland from the amino acid tryptophan, is known to be a highly effective antioxidant, free radical scavenger, and a primary circadian pacemaker.1 Concentrations of melatonin are low during the day and elevated at night, with a characteristic rapid rise in concentration after dark.2 Because of its possible role in influencing circadian rhythm, melatonin has been used to alleviate jet lag and other disorders resulting from delaying sleep.
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Journal Title
Australian Pharmacist
Volume
31
Issue
9
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Subject
Pharmaceutical Sciences
Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences