What is melatonin?

December 28, 2021

Was ist Melatonin?

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Table of Contents:

1. what is melatonin?

2. the right dosage of 5-HTP

3. what are the causes of sleep disorders?

4. 5-HTP in the form of dietary supplements

1. what is melatonin?

Melatonin is a sleep hormone. It controls the day-night rhythm in the human body. Melatonin is produced by serotonin. Its production takes place in the pineal gland. This is a tiny gland in the brain, which is also called the pineal gland. In the evening, the melatonin level rises to make you tired. In the morning, the level drops again so that one becomes fitter. Unpleasant consequences can occur if the balance is disturbed. Therefore, it is worthwhile to increase the nightly melatonin level for many reasons.

2. the right dosage of 5-HTP?

Each person has a different need for 5-HTP. Depending on height, weight and metabolism, a dose between 50 - 200mg is usually recommended to achieve the desired effect. We recommend a dose of 100mg per capsule to naturally open serotonin levels to get a feel for the right amount to take. For the first intake, we recommend that you do not consume more than 100mg of 5-HTP.

3) What are the causes of sleep disorders?

Sleep disorders can have many different causes. For many people, sleep disorders are caused by inner restlessness, stress and the use of medication.

Other causes of sleep disorders can be

psychiatric diseases
nocturnal respiratory disorders
Psychosocial problems
Sleep environment
noise
other illnesses
irregular working hours

4. 5-HTP in the form of food supplements

5-HTP capsules or tablets can be taken together with water or juice. Depending on the goal, the time of intake also plays an important role. Those who take 5-HTP for better sleep should take it two hours before sleeping. For a permanent increase in serotonin levels, several servings can be taken throughout the day. We recommend taking 5-HTP capsules, which are free of artificial additives and produced in Germany. The half-life of 5-HTP is about five hours. After two hours, the maximum effect is felt. Who takes 5-HTP to be able to sleep better, should already take a portion two hours before going to bed.

Our recommendation:
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5. conclusion: what is melatonin?

Many people wonder what melatonin is and how it works in the human body. Melatonin is a sleep hormone and controls the sleep-wake rhythm. With increasing age, the body produces less melatonin, for this reason older people tend to sleep worse and shorter. Since daylight is lacking in winter, melatonin levels are higher in the winter months. This results in listlessness and fatigue. In addition, melatonin levels can drop due to stress, alcohol and night shifts. Those who have sleep problems can take 5-HTP in the form of dietary supplements. These permanently increase serotonin levels and help get a better night's sleep.

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