HEALTH

Melatonin: how to increase production in the body?

Melatonin, the 'sleep hormone, is very important for our body. It is the brain that produces this hormone in full compliance with the day and night cycle.

The human body starts producing melatonin again to a greater extent in the evening. This hormone is therefore highly dependent on the alternation of light and darkness. A reduced level of melatonin during the night means a big problem. It is related to poor sleep quality, inability to fall asleep and waking up during the night. And it is the lack of sleep that can negatively affect your health.

How to increase melatonin production in the body? Browse through the gallery to discover some tips.

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Melatonin: how to increase production in the body?
Melatonin, the sleep hormone, is very important for our body. It is the brain that produces this hormone in full compliance with the day and night cycle. The human body starts producing melatonin again to a greater extent in the evening. This hormone is therefore highly dependent on the alternation of light and darkness. A reduced level of melatonin during the night means a big problem. It is related to poor sleep quality, inability to fall asleep and waking up during the night. And it is the lack of sleep that can negatively affect your health. How to increase melatonin production in the body? Browse through the gallery to discover some tips.
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Melatonin
Melatonin belongs to the most important sleep regulators. However, it is true that its production decreases with increasing age. To sleep well, it is essential to support the production of the hormone melatonin in your body. Here are some tips to try.
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Foods that help the production of melatonin
First of all, include foods will support the production of the sleep hormone melatonin in your body in the evening. Which one is it specifically? For example, cherries, apples, grapes, goji berries, raspberries or tomatoes, which are rich in natural melatonin.
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Foods rich in the amino acid tryptophan
Also include in your diet foods rich in the amino acid tryptophan, which the human body converts into the sleep hormone melatonin. These are foods rich in starches and also foods high in protein. These are, for example, legumes, potatoes and whole grains.
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Don't drink coffee in the evening
Do not drink coffee and other caffeinated beverages in the evening, because caffeine reduces the body's natural production of melatonin.
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Turning off wi-fi in the bedroom
Turn off wi-fi in the bedroom where you sleep. Also, avoid exposure to blue light from cell phones, tablets and laptops in the evening.
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Sleeping in the dark
Sleep in total darkness. Light pollution threatens melatonin production.
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Changing the air
Make sure you have changed the air in the bedroom before going to bed.
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