Melatonin, a hormone secreted by the pineal gland of the brain, is responsible for regulating the body’s “sleep-wake rhythm”. When the environment becomes dark, melatonin secretion increases, causing drowsiness, and decreases after sunrise, allowing people to wake up.
How to get Melatonin?
Apart from endogenous secretion, some foods also contain natural melatonin, which helps to stabilize the sleep rhythm. Common melatonin-rich foods include cherries (especially tart cherries), grapes, kiwi fruit, corn, oats and walnuts.
We can also get melatonin through dietary supplements. Dietary supplements on the market today for melatonin include tablets, capsules and gummies.
