Synonyms for melatonin
ˌmɛl əˈtoʊ nɪnmela·tonin

Princeton's WordNet

1. melatoninnoun

   hormone secreted by the pineal gland

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1. • Hormone

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. melatonin

   Synonyms:
   Melanocyte-inhibiting factor, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

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1. Brynn McDowell:

   Almonds contain a natural source of melatonin, which is a hormone that your brain produces and has been associated with sleep and sleep cycles. Research indicates that eating melatonin-rich foods may assist with improving your body’s sleep cycles, almonds are one of the highest plant-based sources of melatonin.

2. Kaleigh McMordie:

   Walnuts contain several nutrients that promote good sleep, such as melatonin, serotonin, and magnesium. Studies show that eating walnuts increases melatonin in the blood, making walnuts a great bedtime snack, walnuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Animal studies in rats have shown that omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can alter several neurotransmitter pathways, including that of serotonin, affecting depression, anxiety, and sleep.

3. Brian Isaacson:

   Your body produces more melatonin, your natural sleep chemical, when it's nice and dark, if sunlight or other light gets into your brain, that's when [ melatonin levels ] start going down.

4. Sean Conley:

   In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin.

5. Raj Dasgupta:

   Melatonin is a natural compound released by the body, usually at night, and throwing off that balance by adding more of it to your system can cause additional sleep issues, if you decide to take it, remember it's all about the timing of the melatonin, not the amount of melatonin. The general rule of thumb is taking the melatonin two hours before your desired bedtime, because if you take it too late, it can throw off your sleep schedule.