Melatonin is ubiquitous molecule with wide distribution in nature and is produced by many
living organisms. In human beings, pineal gland is the major site for melatonin production …

The Mediterranean diet is a plant-based, antioxidant-rich, unsaturated fat dietary pattern that
has been consistently associated with lower rates of noncommunicable diseases and total …

Endogenous melatonin is synthesized from tryptophan via 5-hydroxytryptamine. It is
considered an indoleamine from a biochemical point of view because the melatonin …

Plants of the genus Zingiber (Family Zingiberaceae) are widely used throughout the world
as food and medicinal plants. They represent very popular herbal remedies in various …

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine) is a universal molecule that is present in animals
and plants. It has been detected in different kinds of plants and organs in different levels …

Oxidative stress has been proven to be related to the onset of a large number of health
disorders. This chemical stress is triggered by an excess of free radicals, which are …

Inflammation may be defined as the innate response to harmful stimuli such as pathogens,
injury, and metabolic stress; its ultimate function is to restore the physiological homeostatic …

Many of melatonin's actions are mediated through interaction with the G-protein coupled
membrane bound melatonin receptors type 1 and type 2 (MT1 and MT2, respectively) or …

The presence of melatonin in plants is universal. Evidence has confirmed that a major
portion of the melatonin is synthesized by plants themselves even though a homologue of …

Melatonin, the 'hormone of darkness' is a neuronal hormone secreted by the pineal gland
and other extra pineal sites. Responsible for the circadian rhythm and seasonal behaviour of …