Age spots may affect people of all skin types, but they're more common in people with light skin. Age spots: Are flat, oval areas of increased pigmentation; Are usually tan, brown or black; Occur on skin that has had the most sun exposure over the years, such as the backs of hands, tops of feet, face, shoulders and upper back
Fact Sheet: Melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that helps you fall asleep. It has been taken for years as a supplement to assist with sleep; however, some doctors suggest that we are sabotaging our sleep by overusing it. Posted on 9/24/2012.
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone synthesized in the brain that regulates normal sleep and wake cycles. Melatonin levels naturally start to rise in the evening and remain elevated for most of the night, signalling to our body that it is time to sleep.his is the really important thing you should understand about melatonin: Melatonin is a sleep and body clock regulator â NOT a sleep initiator. Melatonin works with your biological clock by telling your brain when it is time to sleep. Melatonin does not increase your sleep drive or need for sleep.