Waad W Kamfar, Husam M Khraiwesh, Mohammed O Ibrahim, Alaa H Qadhi, Wedad F Azhar, Khloud J Ghafouri, Maha H Alhussain, Abdullah F Aldairi, Abdullah M AlShahrani, Abdullah F Alghannam, Rwaa H Abdulal, Abed H Al-Slaihat, Maysoun S Qutob, Mahmoud E Elrggal, Mazen M Ghaith, Firas S Azzeh
BACKGROUND: Melatonin is an indoleamine hormone secreted by the pineal gland at night and has an essential role in regulating human circadian rhythms (the internal 24-h clock) and sleep-wake patterns. However, it has recently gained considerable attention for its demonstrated ability in disease management. This review discusses the major biological activities of melatonin, its metabolites as nutritional supplements, and its bioavailability in food sources. METHODS: The information acquisition process involved conducting a comprehensive search across academic databases including PubMed, Scopus, Wiley, Embase, and Springer using relevant keywords...
January 30, 2024: Heliyon