Melatonin

Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally produced by the pineal gland in the brain.  It has been found that melatonin plays a major role in sleep and wake cycles.  Though this hormone is made naturally within the human system, it can also be found in foods such as meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables.  Within normal adults who have naturally regulated sleep cycles, melatonin levels tend to rise gradually in the evening, remain high during the night, and then drop in the early morning hours.  Adults who have trouble with falling asleep or staying asleep generally have interrupted or deficient levels of melatonin in their system.  Causes of insufficient melatonin levels and interrupted sleep cycles are exposure to light and old age.  The use of melatonin supplements have been shown to improve and regulate the normal melatonin cycle, aiding in the treatment of many types of sleep disorders.  Melatonin supplements have also been thought to treat the spread of cancer, strengthen the immune system, and slow down the aging process.  Medical research is underway to determine whether these additional benefits are indeed plausible.

Dream Water® has incorporated melatonin into our zero calorie formula, to aid the body with it’s natural sleep cycle, helping encourage a more consistent sleep cycle, which should lead to a more active and refreshed state in the day ahead.

[http://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/tc/melatonin-overview]

The information presented is for informational purposes only. Any consumer should consult their doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problems/questions and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.