What foods contain melatonin

As we known that melatonin is essential for good sleep. This unique hormone is produced by the pineal gland located in the middle of the brain and works with the rhythms of the sun. More melatonin is produced when the sun goes down and less melatonin is produced when the sun rises. It heard like amazing story. Adding melatonin to your diet may improve sleep, researchers say.

Taking melatonin supplements is a popular way to increase the body's natural supply. They're generally safe and don't form a habit,but they can cause side effects such as headaches, nausea, drowsiness, and dizziness.

What foods contain melatonin supplements?

Researchers have found that foods high in melatonin raise blood levels of melatonin.Most food databases don't list the amount of melatonin in foods, but according to available research, these six foods are good sources of melatonin,we can summarize some foods which contain melatonin for your reference.

1. Sour cherries

Tart cherry juice is one of the most well-known sleep aids. Researchers have found that it can increase levels of melatonin in the body and enhance sleep.Remember that cherry juice is high in sugar. Drinking it every night can significantly increase your calorie intake. Eating cherries instead of drinking cherry juice is a healthier way to get melatonin.

2. Goji berries

Goji berries are produced from a plant native to China that is touted for its anti-aging properties. They are also high in melatonin, which improves sleep.

3. Eggs

Among animal products, eggs are one of the best sources of melatonin. Eggs are also nutritious, providing essential nutrients like protein and iron.

4. Milk

Warm milk is a traditional remedy for insomnia, so it's no surprise that it's rich in melatonin. This may be a good option if you are dairy tolerant.

5. Fish

Fish is a better source of melatonin than other meats. Your best bet is oily fish like salmon and sardines, which also provide valuable omega-3 fatty acids.

6. Nuts

Most nuts contain large amounts of melatonin. Pistachios and almonds are the highest. Nuts are also an excellent source of many antioxidants, healthy omega-3 fats and minerals.

Why do you need melatonin supplements?

Not getting enough sleep can negatively affect your health. It hinders learning and increases insulin resistance, which develops into diabetes. It also disrupts ghrelin, which means you may end up eating more than usual.

Scientists are still learning about the importance of melatonin. While it's best known as a sleep aid, melatonin has a range of other potential health benefits:

1. Sleep Recovery

If you experience jet lag, melatonin may help you restore normal sleep patterns. It also helps patients sleep before surgery.

2. Better sleep patterns for adults

People with delayed sleep-wake disorder usually stay awake until early morning and then sleep until around noon. Melatonin can help them maintain more normal sleep patterns.

3. Better sleep patterns in children

Melatonin can also help children with certain sleep disturbances. These include asthma, dermatitis, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since melatonin is a hormone, children should not take it without a doctor's approval.

4. Brain health in older adults

Melatonin levels naturally decline with age. Boosting them can help prevent later brain disease. Both animal and human studies have found that melatonin reduces the risk of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease.

5. Eye health

Melatonin performs a variety of valuable functions in the human eye. Supplements have shown benefits for people with age-related macular degeneration. Researchers believe that lower levels of melatonin in older adults may contribute to the disease.

You need take melatonin supplements if you have strict sleeping disorder or you are old peoples over 60 years old, as one of dietary supplements, you can take 1 tablet before sleeping.

We can manufacture one kind of melatonin 10 mg controlled release tablets, it is new product in the dietary supplements field in the whole world.let me do a test that put  melatonin 10 mg timed release tablet 6 tablets into the water,you can stir the water every now and then, you can find the active ingredients change from big to little then be left a white shell during 5 to 8 hour because the active ingredients dissolve in the water through the million tiny holes on white shell. let us see the below picture,the 6 pieces white shell after dissolved float on the water.

What are the benefits of controlled release melatonin 10mg controlled-release plus sustained-release tablet?

Our melatonin 10 mg controlled-release plus sustained-release tablet has a core containing 7.5mg of melatonin and B6, and is wrapped with a sustained-release coating.The sustained-release coating is coated with 2.5 mg of melatonin,the outer layer is a protective layer. After the melatonin is swallowed, 2.5 mg of melatonin is released quickly, and the concentration in the blood is increased rapidly, and people will feel drowsiness. The 7.5 mg of melatonin in the tablet core will be released at a constant rate for 5 to 8 hours, maintaining the concentration continuously in the blood, allowing you to maintain a good deep sleep until dawn.