| Description |
180 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 21 cm |
| Summary |
zEverything you need to know about the sleep-regulating hormone melatonin!...Dr. Fauteck addresses the impact of proper supplemental melatonin and various studies and research done on the topic. Melatonin has been widely used to correct problems of sleep disorders, and while this book looks into that research further and breaks down the impact of melatonin and sleep, it also addresses research that addresses melatonin use for its ability to regulate the circadian clock in general and impact other areas of health such oxidative stress, neuropsychiatric disorders, headaches, chronic pain, digestion, diabetes, fertility, pregnancy, cancer, and many age-related diseases. In this book, Dr. Fauteck summarizes critical information related to the necessity of maintaining regular biological rhythms and describes the pathological consequences of circadian rhythm disturbances. He provides a clear description of how melatonin is produced and secreted, how the prevailing artificially imposed light/dark cycle can disturb its rhythm, and how this translates into other potential pathologies.y--From publisher's description. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (oages 147-177). |
| Subject |
Melatonin.
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Sleep disorders.
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| Added Author |
Elder, Andrea, contributor.
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| ISBN |
9781510747920 |
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1510747923 |
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