Definition of Pineal:
The pineal gland is a pea-sized organ at the center of the brain that is highly sensitive to light. Until recently, almost nothing was known about this gland. Darkness signals the pineal gland to release melatonin. This important hormone has been found to play a role in sexual function and energy levels in general. It is also a powerful antioxidant protecting the body from age-causing free radicals.
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Low Melatonin Level
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“...It is manufactured from tryptophan by the pineal gland in the brain and secreted in small amounts...”
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“The only hormone secreted into the bloodstream by the pineal gland. The hormone appears to inhibit numerous endocrine functions, including the gonadotropic hormones...”
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“...Serotonin is also the precursor to the pineal gland's production of melatonin...”
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Last updated: Dec 01, 2023