Melatonin and Melatonin-Rich Foods

Abstract

Vegetables and fruits are found in the most popular diets. And they are considered as rich sources of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin and mineral deficiency are one of the major causes of various diseases that are common nowadays. Especially vitamins which are known to affect directly on various hormones in our body. Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine), one of these hormones, is synthesized in various peripheral organs and tissues, especially the pineal gland and retina. Endogenous melatonin secretion rhythm is regulated by the suprachiasmatic nucleus and maintained with a bright dark cycle. Melatonin hormone is responsible for many activities in the human body. In addition to, especially is found in various foods (milk and milk product, nuts, olive oil, and various fruits). In this review, the recent studies that focused on the biosynthesis and metabolism of melatonin in addition to those investigated food content of melatonin and their effects on physiological and biological human health.

Potentials of Exogenous Melatonin Administration on Growth and Performance of West African Dwarf bucks

“…Melatonin -N-acetyl-5methoxytryptamin -a biologically active indole derivative, is a neuro hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. An ubiquitously occurring substance found in various foods (milk and milk products, nuts, olive oil, and various fruits) (Binici and Şat, 2021) that affects a vast amount of physiological processes within the body system of a diurnal organism. It activates processes that directly or indirectly dictates the health status of livestock animals.…”