Hormone Replacement Therapy – Melatonin

Melatonin is secreted by the pineal gland. It is a circadian rhythm hormone-thereby affecting the patterns of sleep. Research has shown that the cells of the body rejuvenate and repair during the deeper stages of sleep (REM). It is during the REM that the body produces natural killer cells or CD4 cells. Melatonin increases REM, thereby increasing and enhancing immunity. Improved sleep patterns serve to energize the body and improve mood. Melatonin has tremendous cancer prevention effects due to its enhancement of the immune system. Melatonin deficiency results in poor sleep, jet lag, irritability, hypersensitivity and premature aging.