The pineal gland secretes melatonin.
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Melatonin
/ˌmɛləˈtəʊnɪn/
Synonyms for "melatonin" (9 found)
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pineal hormonesleep aidsleep hormonesleep supplement
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8 entriesbiochemical regulatorbiomoleculedietary supplementdrugendocrineendocrine substancehormoneinternal secretion
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6 entriesmelatonin levelsmelatonin pharmacokineticsmelatonin receptormelatonin secretionmelatonin supplementmelatonin synthesis
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Chief among them, says Buchanan, is melatonin, a hormone stimulated by darkness to play a key role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle and cell division. Scientists say reduced melatonin production is a likely factor in the significantly higher cancer rates in night workers, and they propose that modern night lighting contributes to the larger incidence of some cancers in the industrial world.
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Melatonin helps to regulate circadian rhythms.
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How exactly melatonin relates to sleep is still not understood.
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