melatonin
Pineal gland secretion
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the brain's pineal gland that regulates sleep-wake cycles.
The body releases it in response to darkness, signaling that it's time to sleep.
Synthetic melatonin is widely sold as a supplement for insomnia and jet lag: I took some melatonin to help me adjust to the new time zone.
Persistent inability to rest
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
- sleep qualityHow restorative nighttime rest is
rest · nap · tiredness · fatigue · deep sleep · REM · dreams · somnolence
Innate cycle regulator
- jet lagPost-flight sleep disruption
- sleep-wake cycleDaily pattern of rest
- chronobiologyStudy of living timing patterns
- circadian rhythmBuilt-in sleep-wake cycle
entrainment · phase shift · chronotype · light exposure · photoperiod · diurnal · nocturnal · night shift
Melatonin-secreting brain structure
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- tryptophanEssential amino acid precursor
- biosynthesisLiving production of molecules
receptor · neuroendocrine · synthesis · regulation · neurotransmitter · enzyme · precursor · blood levels
Substance promoting drowsiness
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- gummySticky and soft
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
milligram · over-the-counter · sublingual · extended-release · synthetic · natural · brand · bottle
Condition disrupting normal rest
- blindLacking the sense of sight
- pediatricRelating to child medicine
- elderlyAdvanced in age
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
antioxidant · neuroprotective · anti-inflammatory · immune function · aging · cancer research · migraine · cluster headache
insomnia
Persistent inability to rest
- drowsinessState of near-sleep
- slumberLight, restful unconsciousness
- bedtimeDesignated hour for retiring
sleep quality · rest · nap · tiredness · fatigue · deep sleep · REM · dreams · somnolence · wakefulness
biological clock
Innate cycle regulator
- jet lagPost-flight sleep disruption
- sleep-wake cycleDaily pattern of rest
- chronobiologyStudy of living timing patterns
circadian rhythm · entrainment · phase shift · chronotype · light exposure · photoperiod · diurnal · nocturnal · night shift · time zone
pineal gland
Melatonin-secreting brain structure
- secretionSubstance released by glands
- endocrineInternally secreting gland system
- tryptophanEssential amino acid precursor
biosynthesis · receptor · neuroendocrine · synthesis · regulation · neurotransmitter · enzyme · precursor · blood levels · endogenous
sleep aid
Substance promoting drowsiness
dosage · milligram · over-the-counter · sublingual · extended-release · synthetic · natural · brand · bottle · timing
sleep disorder
Condition disrupting normal rest
anxiety · antioxidant · neuroprotective · anti-inflammatory · immune function · aging · cancer research · migraine · cluster headache · tinnitus
- sleep aidssleeping pills, sleeping pill, sleep aid, Ambien, white noise
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, vitamin B6, minerals
- drugsibuprofen, marijuana, aspirin, meth, cocaine
- biorhythmscircadian rhythm, circadian rhythms, circadian clock, biological clocks, biological clock
- indolesindole, tryptamine, tryptophan, DMT, psilocybin
- melatonin drugs
melatonincaffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
amphetamines · stimulants · cocaine · ephedrine · nicotine
melatonincortisol
Adrenal steroid regulating stress
sunlight · daylight · blue light · morning light · serotonin
melatoninadrenaline
Emergency response hormone
epinephrine · cortisol · norepinephrine · stress hormones · dopamine
- melatonin gummiesEdible drowsiness hormone doses