Melatonin and Melatonin-Rich Foods

Abstract

Vegetables and fruits are found in the most popular diets. And they are considered as rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin and mineral deficiency are one of the major causes of various diseases that are common nowadays. Especially vitamins which are known to affect directly on various hormones in our body. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), one of these hormones, is synthesized in various peripheral organs and tissues, especially the pineal gland and retina. Endogenous melatonin secretion rhythm is regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus and maintained with a bright dark cycle. Melatonin hormone is responsible for many activities in the human body. In addition to, especially is found in various foods (milk and milk product, nuts, olive oil, and various fruits). In this review, the recent studies that focused on the biosynthesis and metabolism of melatonin in addition to those investigated food content of melatonin and their effects on physiological and biological human health.

Keywords

• : Melatonin
• Melatonin hormone
• Vegetables
• fruits

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