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Published: 05-11-2021

The relationship between melatonin and sleep quality and its weight loss benefits

University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil
Federal University of Maranhão, General Surgery and Medical Clinic, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Etianne Bartz Institute, Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil
Porto Velho Hospital, Rondônia, Brazil
State University of Pará, Brazil
Medical Diagnostics Center, São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Melatonin Sleep disorders Weight loss Biological rhythm

Abstract

Melatonin is an endogenous substance easily found in the body. It is conceptualized as a hormone, derived from serotonin, synthesized by the pineal gland during the night period. As a hormone, melatonin has several functions, such as immunomodulation, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antitumor, however its most compliant function is the control of the circadian rhythm, in addition to regularizing seasonality. Sleep is one of the primordial needs of the human being, after a period of physical and mental activities, it has a fundamental role to relax and re-establish the organism for a new cycle of activities. Thus, melatonin acts as a metabolism regulator influencing the quality of life, and its effectiveness in inducing sleep has led pharmaceutical companies to launch its synthetic version, widely sold as a supplement in some countries such as the United States and Europe. To analyze the importance of melatonin in the regulation of sleep, as well as to characterize its functions in the body that contribute to weight control. The work methodology consisted of a literature review, carried out through previously published research studies. Based on the literary subsidies that supported this research, it is concluded that the benefits achieved with the use of melatonin encompass the alignment of the sleep cycle and contribute to weight control, which may influence weight loss, as well as in other areas of the body.

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How to Cite

Pinto, A. C., Cavalcante, D. E. C., Araújo, E. A., Cabral, F. M., Santos, J. M., & Costa, K. V. (2021). The relationship between melatonin and sleep quality and its weight loss benefits. International Journal of Nutrology, 14(3). https://doi.org/10.54448/ijn2137