A dietary supplement that promotes resilient homeostasis, deep restful sleep, provides pivotal support for core immune functions and balance, stimulates vital internal cell production of glutathione, and provides for enhanced repair after assorted types of radiation exposure.*
The level of melatonin produced by the body is heavily influenced by sunlight, sleep and artificial light. At night, the secretion of melatonin is much higher than during the day. When this process is interrupted, certain symptoms can occur such as: (a) disruptions in the sleep/wake cycle, (b) headaches, (c) mental and physical fatigue and (d) irritability.
Melatonin is known to promote healthy defensive responses within our “first tier innate” immunity system.11 From this starting point, melatonin accomplishes beneficial immunomodulation effects directed into our “second tier acquired” immunity system.12 Melatonin also plays many other beneficial roles in immunity, especially in balancing the all-important immune cell inflammatory response.13,14 Melatonin may re-awaken and support healthy white blood cell functions in overweight nursing women.15
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