Melatonin: a hormone which links you to the natural cycles of light and sun

10.1016/j.neuchi.2015.03.002

http://www.biologyofhumanaging.com/Topics/mela_nt3.htm
10.1177/1178646918802282



What is the level of blood melatonin during the day?




In recent decades, it was commonly accepted that the physiological levels of melatonin in the blood represent the levels throughout the body. The blood values range from several pg/ml during the day to more than 50 pg/ml at its nighttime peak.


What foods are rich in melatonin?

Here are eight foods rich in sleep-inducing ingredients that can naturally help you get more z's.

• FISH. Fish is rich in tryptophan, an amino acid that raises serotonin levels that are needed to make melatonin. ...
• DAIRY. ...
• CHERRIES. ...
• BANANAS. ...
• NUTS. ...
• HUMMUS. ...
• DARK LEAFY GREENS. ...
• TEA.