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November 9, 2016 | 0 Comments
Melatonin is a hormone responsible for regulating the body's biological clock.
It is produced by the pineal gland in the brain through the conversion of tryptophan into serotonin and then into melatonin.
The synthesis and secretion of melatonin are activated by darkness and deactivated by light.
Its concentration in the blood reaches its highest levels between 2 and 4 am and decreases during the second half of the night.
Melatonin is used to treat insomnia and improves sleep quality.
It also helps combat the symptoms of jet lag, which is the disruption of the biological cycle that occurs when traveling to different time zones.
But besides these known properties, in recent years it has been proven that melatonin is a fundamental health and exercise supplement.
Intense exercise is associated with increased oxidative stress.
It is known that antioxidants taken before exercise can contribute to increased performance and post-training recovery.
Melatonin is characterized as one of the most powerful antioxidants, protecting the body and especially brain cells from the destructive effects of free radicals.
It is considered twice as effective as vitamin E, enhances the production of glutathione, and also acts synergistically with other antioxidants, such as vitamin C.
Studies have shown that administering melatonin during high-intensity exercise is effective in reducing oxidative stress, as well as markers of inflammation and muscle damage (CRP, CPK).
The benefits of growth hormone (GH) in anti-aging, lipolysis, muscle hypertrophy, and hyperplasia are well-known.
Nighttime sleep (11 pm-8 am) is a key factor that promotes GH secretion, and the quality and speed of sleep onset are also linked to GH secretion.
Recent studies have shown that taking up to 5 mg of melatonin before sleep leads to increased levels of GH in the blood.
Melatonin can also affect the response of GH to exercise. Specifically, taking 2-5 mg of melatonin 30-60 minutes before training leads to increased GH secretion, resulting in increased strength, endurance, and muscle growth.
Finally, it has been found that melatonin increases the production of T lymphocytes, activates monocytes, and natural killer cells (NK), which are essential components of the immune system.
This is very important for an athlete, as low-calorie diets and exhausting workouts can weaken the body's defenses.
George Touliatos, Biopathologist,
Author & former Bodybuilding champion