Monday, June 29, 2009

" CAFFEINE " HOW IT AFFECTS " MELATONIN

WHAT IS MELATONIN ?


MELATONIN is a natural hormone found in the body produced by the PINEAL GLAND which is a tiny organ located in the exact center of the brain, also found in high levels in oats, corn, rice,ginger,tomatoes,

banana and barley.MELATONIN is not the VITAMIN SUPPLEMENT. It's produce daily but is not stored, it can be produce directly by the RETINA of the EYE under the condition of darkness with out the involvement of the pineal gland.


MELATONIN WILL :


* Help keep INSOMNIA at bay.

* Slow the process of AGING as an antioxidant and an immune

enhancers.

* Helps in coping STRESS and increase the ability to experience

pleasure and maintain a positive " OUTLOOK & MOOD.

* Maintains body"s circadian rhythm , an internal 24 hour keep-

ing system which play a critical role in determining

WHEN we fall asleep & WHEN we wake up.

* Used by some patients suffering from JETLOG.

* Its also combine with certain ANTI DEPRESSANTS.


WHY CAFFEINE SHOULD BE AVOIDED because :


IT STIMULATES the BODYs HORMONE SYSTEM, sympathetic nervous system and tends to weaken melatonin production. It also cut melatonin production for 6 hours with INSOMNIA or DISTURBED SLEEP. CAFFEINE to some causes insomnia.


FOR COFFEE LOVERS.


DRINK CORN COFFEE as it's CAFFEINE FREE.