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==The benefits of Melatonin are==
 
==The benefits of Melatonin are==
 
Melatonin is best known as the hormone that helps us sleep. It has also been proven to stimulate natural "killer cells" by enhancing Interlukin-2 production. Besides helping to increase longevity of cancer patients, they also report a better quality of life. It inhibits cancer cell growth and proliferation; it destroys cancer cells, stops angiogenesis (new tumor blood vessel growth), and prevents harmful forms of estrogen from stimulating cancer cell growth.
 
Melatonin is best known as the hormone that helps us sleep. It has also been proven to stimulate natural "killer cells" by enhancing Interlukin-2 production. Besides helping to increase longevity of cancer patients, they also report a better quality of life. It inhibits cancer cell growth and proliferation; it destroys cancer cells, stops angiogenesis (new tumor blood vessel growth), and prevents harmful forms of estrogen from stimulating cancer cell growth.
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Melatonin is a molecule synthesized in the brain by the pineal gland and in the gastrointestinal tract. Melatonin is also synthesized in other organisms including plants.
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<p>Melatonin is believed to be responsible for the synchrony of circadian rhythm, modulating sleep patterns with day and night.</p>
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<p>Melatonin is  an <a href="/Antioxidant.php">antioxidant</a> and protects  tissues from oxidative damage by <a href="/free-radical.php">free radical</a> elements. Further more, melatonin induces synthesis of endigenous antioxidants such as superoxide dismtase (SOD).</p>
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<p>Several researches indicate that melatonin protects the gastrointestinal tract from irritation, reduces stress-induced lesion formation and heals ulcer.</p>
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<p>Below are lists containing natural plant sources of melatonin. Melatonin content is in nanogram (ng) per gram of plant sample.</p>
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<p>Table 1: Melatonin sources ( Rieter and Tan, 2002).</p>
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<td><strong>Melatonin source </strong></td>
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<td align="right"><strong>Melatonin content (ng/g) </strong></td>
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<td width="254">Huang-qin</td>
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<td align="right" width="236">7,110</td>
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<td>St. John’s wort, flower</td>
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<td align="right">4,390</td>
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<td>Fever few, green leaf</td>
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<td align="right">2,450</td>
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<td>Fever few, gold leaf</td>
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<td align="right">1,920</td>
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<td>St. John’s wort, leaf</td>
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<td align="right">1,750</td>
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<td>White mustard seed</td>
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<td align="right">189</td>
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<td>Black mustard seed</td>
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<td align="right">129</td>
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<td>Wolf berry seed</td>
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<td align="right">103</td>
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<td>Fenugreek seed</td>
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<td align="right">43</td>
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<td>Sunflower seed</td>
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<td align="right">29</td>
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<td>Fennel seed</td>
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<td align="right">28</td>
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<td>Alfalfa seed</td>
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<td align="right">16</td>
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<td>Green cardamom seed</td>
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<td align="right">15</td>
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<td>Tart cherry fruit (Montmorency)</td>
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<td align="right">15</td>
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<td><a href="/Flax-seed.php">Flax seed</a></td>
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<td align="right">12</td>
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<td>Anise seed</td>
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<td align="right">7</td>
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<td>Coriander seed</td>
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<td align="right">7</td>
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<td>Celery seed</td>
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<td align="right">7</td>
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<td>Poppy seed</td>
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<td align="right">6</td>
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<td>Milk thistle seed</td>
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<td align="right">2</td>
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<td>Tart cherry fruit (Balaton)</td>
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<td align="right">2</td>
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== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 12:20, 7 September 2011

Special Precautions of Melatonin

Consult your doctor before using any presented information as a form of treatment. Use alternative cancer treatments as a supplement to treatments you receive from your doctor — not as a substitute for medical care. Apply the treatment only under control of an expert.

The benefits of Melatonin are

Melatonin is best known as the hormone that helps us sleep. It has also been proven to stimulate natural "killer cells" by enhancing Interlukin-2 production. Besides helping to increase longevity of cancer patients, they also report a better quality of life. It inhibits cancer cell growth and proliferation; it destroys cancer cells, stops angiogenesis (new tumor blood vessel growth), and prevents harmful forms of estrogen from stimulating cancer cell growth. Melatonin is a molecule synthesized in the brain by the pineal gland and in the gastrointestinal tract. Melatonin is also synthesized in other organisms including plants.

Melatonin is believed to be responsible for the synchrony of circadian rhythm, modulating sleep patterns with day and night.

Melatonin is an <a href="/Antioxidant.php">antioxidant</a> and protects tissues from oxidative damage by <a href="/free-radical.php">free radical</a> elements. Further more, melatonin induces synthesis of endigenous antioxidants such as superoxide dismtase (SOD).

Several researches indicate that melatonin protects the gastrointestinal tract from irritation, reduces stress-induced lesion formation and heals ulcer.

Below are lists containing natural plant sources of melatonin. Melatonin content is in nanogram (ng) per gram of plant sample.

Table 1: Melatonin sources ( Rieter and Tan, 2002).

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Melatonin source Melatonin content (ng/g)
Huang-qin 7,110
St. John’s wort, flower 4,390
Fever few, green leaf 2,450
Fever few, gold leaf 1,920
St. John’s wort, leaf 1,750
White mustard seed 189
Black mustard seed 129
Wolf berry seed 103
Fenugreek seed 43
Sunflower seed 29
Fennel seed 28
Alfalfa seed 16
Green cardamom seed 15
Tart cherry fruit (Montmorency) 15
<a href="/Flax-seed.php">Flax seed</a> 12
Anise seed 7
Coriander seed 7
Celery seed 7
Poppy seed 6
Milk thistle seed 2
Tart cherry fruit (Balaton) 2

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is not meant to be substituted for medical advice. Always consult a medical professional regarding any medical problems and before undertaking any treatment or dietary changes.
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