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Endogenous Melatonin Production

Meaning

Endogenous Melatonin Production is the natural, internal synthesis and secretion of the hormone melatonin by the pineal gland within the human body. This hormone is primarily recognized for its critical role in regulating the circadian rhythm and signaling the onset of biological night, thereby facilitating sleep initiation and maintenance. Optimal endogenous production is characterized by a precise timing and amplitude of secretion, directly influenced by the environmental light-dark cycle. Maintaining this natural production is paramount for sustaining healthy sleep architecture and leveraging melatonin’s secondary roles as a potent antioxidant and immune modulator.