To melatonin, N-acetyl-5metoxitriptamina (nomenclature of organic chemistry), is a hormone related to cicardíacos rhythms and sleep, being used for over a decade to reduce the undesirable effects of jet lag. Some experiences involving lab rats (research laboratory rats) led to the conclusion that this substance reduces the accumulation of body fat with special focus to the ventral area (abdominal), being this action due to the recruitment of brown adipose tissue and increased basal metabolism with concomitant thermogenic effect. If we can't extrapolate directly for use in humans, What is certain is that empiric by athletes in particular on physical culture, seems to prove this effect in the human body.
Other studies show that melatonin is as effective as testosterone in the prevention and treatment of muscle atrophy, with Semiologic evidence production stimulation laboratory somatotrophin (growth hormone) e IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor).
Melatonin is also a powerful but versatile antioxidant. Is able to inhibit free radicals, in particular oxygen radicals. However once oxidized cannot be converted in reduced form, What makes it more effective than the most antioxidants.
The effects on the COX-2 inhibitors, contribute to the reduction of inflammatory processes, they are also at the origin of the destruction of muscle myofibrils during high intensity exercise.
Melatonin helps sleep and enables nocturnal production of optimized growth hormone, as already mentioned.
Author > Eduardo Ribeiro, CEO scientist Department | Quality control| Research and Development- Biogal, Biologia de Portugal Lda.
