The Importance of Melatonin and Serotonin
Melatonin is a natural anti-stress hormone produced by the pineal gland when day turns to night. It is called the sleep hormone because it promotes sleep by making you feel drowsy. Melatonin regulates your sleep patterns and stimulates your immune system.
Darkness stimulates the production of melatonin, while light stimulates serotonin production and shuts down melatonin production.
Serotonin is called the feel-good hormone because it keeps moods balanced. A lack of serotonin leads to depression. Light triggers your body to produce serotonin. Light tells your body that it’s time to be alert and awake.
To learn about the side effects of melatonin and what foods and supplements are a natural source, see Chapter 6 in the book Sleep Secrets. Subscribe to our list for your complimentary chapter.
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