Melatonin

Melatonin

Introduction:Deep sleep at night is controlled internally by a hormone known as melatonin. Melatonin is commonly called the “sleep hormone”. Melatonin is a vital hormone secreted by the pineal gland (a small endocrine gland present at the center of the...
Oxidative stress

Oxidative stress

Oxidative stress is caused by an imbalance in the body’s free radicals and antioxidants. Oxidation is a reaction that occurs with oxygen, either directly or indirectly, to lose hydrogen or electrons. Biologically it is carried out by enzymes. Oxidation destroys...