To re-set the correct sleep-wake rhythms and encourage sleep can be useful to resort to melatonin, a substance produced by the pineal gland, which has the task of controlling biorhythms.
Melatonin is useful in case of circadian rhythm disorders or against insomnia . Unlike sleeping pills, it does not induce sleep and does not alter the structure of the phases of sleep, but favors it.
Melatonin, in fact, gradually and naturally regulates the internal clock that marks the sleep-wake rhythms. It is found in the form of food supplements, in drops or tablets: you can choose the method you prefer, following the dosages indicated on the package. Melatonin should be taken at least 1-2 hours before going to bed. When a long-term concentration of the hormone is needed (for example to cover the entire night), the retarded formulation, with controlled release, is useful.
