Melatonin - Toxins Counteracted By

Introduction

This section describes toxins and potential toxins whose negative effects are minimized, negated, or reduced by Melatonin.

Alcohols

 Melatonin may inhibit the ability of Methanol to damage the Liver.  ^[1]

Aldehydes

 Melatonin may inhibit the ability of Formaldehyde to damage the Brain and Kidneys.  ^[2]

 Melatonin may detoxify Malondialdehyde.  ^[3]

Alkaloids

 Melatonin may help to counteract the toxicity associated with Nicotine.  ^[4]

Amino Acids

 Melatonin may inhibit the toxic effects associated with Homocysteine (due to the Antioxidant properties of Melatonin).  ^[5]

 Melatonin may protect the Brain against the neurotoxicity of Kainic Acid.  ^[6]

Cellular Toxins

 Melatonin may protect the body’s Cells and tissues against the toxic effects of Alloxan. 

Carbohydrates/Proteins

 Melatonin may preserve Muscle and Liver Glycogen reserves.  ^[7]

 Melatonin may protect the body’s Cells and tissues against the toxic effects of Lipopolysaccharides.  ^[8]

Electromagnetic Radiation

 Melatonin may counteract the toxicity of Microwaves (due to the Antioxidant properties of Melatonin).  ^[9]

 Melatonin may reduce Mobile Phones-induced oxidative damage in the Brain.  ^[10]

 Melatonin may protect the body’s Cells and tissues against the toxic effects of Radioactivity (i.e. Ionizing Radiation):  ^[11]

 Melatonin (pretreatment) may counteract the toxicity associated with exposure to Gamma-Rays.  ^[12]

 Melatonin (20 mg per night) may reduce the toxic effects of Radiation Therapy.  ^[13]

 Melatonin may protect the body’s Cells and tissues against the toxic effects of exposure to X-Rays.  ^[14]

 Melatonin may inhibit the ability of Sunlight to damage the Lens of the Eye.  ^[15]

 Melatonin may inhibit the ability of Ultra-Violet Radiation to damage the Lens of the Eye and may inhibit the ability of UV-B to damage the Skin:  ^[16]

 Melatonin may inhibit the ability of UV-A to damage the Lens of the Eye.  ^[17]

 Melatonin may inhibit the ability of UV-B to damage the Lens of the Eye and inhibits the ability of UV-B to damage the Skin.  ^[18]

Environmental Toxins

 Melatonin may counteract the toxicity of Arsenic.  ^[19]

 Melatonin may inhibit Carbon Monoxide-induced damage to the Brain and Lungs.  ^[20]

 Melatonin may protect the body’s Cells and tissues (especially the Liver) against the toxic effects of Carbon Tetrachloride.  ^[21]