Learn how you can trigger your cells to make their own melatonin Key Points Melatonin has been shown to have antioxidant and anticancer effects, to play a role in the regulation of blood pressure and glucose levels, is highly anti-inflammatory, and has also been shown to lower the risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection and mortality Melatonin exists in two main forms within the body circulatory melatonin, which is produced by the pineal gland and has its major effect on sleep and the circadian rhythm, and subcellular melatonin, which is produced and used locally by the mitochondria within our cells Production of melatonin can be triggered through exposure to the infrared spectrum of light sunshine is our major source of infrared light, but it can also come from exposure to fire (campfire, candle flames, fireplace, etc.) and some red-light therapy Melatonin is a powerful anti-oxidant, and as discussed in the video below, could even be considered more powerful than the Master Antioxidant glutathione, which was reviewed in our last post here
These compounds are known for their antioxidant properties, which play a key role in mitigating oxidative stress (Kalaisezhiyen et al., 2017
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It is widely investigated for its interaction with nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT), an enzyme associated with metabolism and energy balance
While the medical community continues to unravel the exact mechanisms behind these invisible illnesses, researchers are increasingly pointing to a critical, overlapping pathophysiology: severe oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and the total collapse of the body's natural detoxification pathways
Some dogs show noticeable improvement within 1-2 weeks of starting the loading phase
