Melatonin - Substances Enhanced By

Introduction

This section outlines other compounds and nutrients that Melatonin improves the function or production of.

Amino Acids

 Melatonin (10 mg per day) may enhance the ability of Arginine to stimulate the release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) from the Pituitary Gland.

 Melatonin (supplemental Melatonin) may increase the concentration of Aspartic Acid in the Hypothalamus by up to 29%.  ^[1]

 Melatonin (10 mg per day) may enhance the ability of Glutamine to stimulate the release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) from the Pituitary Gland.  ^[2]

 Melatonin (10 mg per day) may enhance the ability of Glycine to stimulate the release of Human Growth Hormone (hGH) from the Pituitary Gland.  ^[3]

Electron Transport System Chemicals

 Melatonin may help to preserve optimal NADH levels (by recycling NAD back to NADH).  ^[4]

Enzymes

 Melatonin may increase Catalase production.  ^[5]

 Melatonin may protect Creatine Phosphokinase (CPK) from damage by Singlet Oxygen Free Radicals. 

 Melatonin may prevent the age-related decline in the activity of Cytochrome C Oxidase.  ^[6]

 Melatonin may stimulate the endogenous production of Glutathione Peroxidase (especially within the Brain).  ^[7]

 Melatonin may help to preserve optimal Glutathione Reductase levels in the Brain.  ^[8]

 Melatonin may increase the production of Glutathione Synthetase.  ^[9]

 Melatonin may increase the activity of some types of Sirtuins (including Sirtuin 1).  ^[10]

 Melatonin may increase the production of (both forms of) Superoxide Dismutase (SOD).  ^[11]

Growth Factors

 Melatonin may increase the production of Glial Cell Line-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (GDNF).  ^[12]