Melatonin, a hormone released by the pineal gland at night, is most well-known for its role in eliciting sleep. However, new research suggests that it’s actually responsible for many different physiological processes in the body, including healthy fertility and fetal development: “Recent studies in circadian biology are revealing an increasing number of benefits to having a healthy circadian rhythm, particularly healthy melatonin levels. While the benefits of melatonin in sleep-wake cycles have long been established, this hormone may also influence a wide variety of cellular processes that affect cancer, heart disease, and even fertility.”
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