What youâre about to discover will probably be quite surprising. But more importantly, it will show you how to take control of your arthritis instead of having it take control of you. And thatâs not all. In addition to walking you through the â5 Worst Foods,â weâre also going to cover other items you need to know like: 1  The unique âshiftâ your body makes during your mid-twenties that could be the culprit behind your arthritis pain. (Probably less than 1 in a 10,000 people know this.)
Melatonin is a hormone made by the pineal gland, a small gland in the brain. Melatonin helps control your sleep and wake cycles. Very small amounts of it are found in foods such as meats, grains, fruits, and vegetables. You can also buy it as a supplement.
Low levels of melatonin at night can cause insomnia, and as a result, taking melatonin can help people to sleep better. However, melatonin has other roles besides helping us to get a good nightâs sleep. Melatonin is also a powerful antioxidant, and so it is important for the health of the immune system.elatonin is a hormone which is secreted by the pineal gland. Its primary function is to help regulate the bodyâs circadian rhythm. Iâve discussed the circadian rhythm in the past with the hormone cortisol, as this hormone should be at the highest levels when we first wake up, and at the lowest levels at night.