Melatonin is ubiquitous molecule with wide distribution in nature and is produced by many
living organisms. In human beings, pineal gland is the major site for melatonin production …

Neuroactive compounds are synthesized by certain plants and microorganisms by
undertaking different tasks, especially as a stress response. Most common neuroactive …

Fermented foods represent an important segment of current food markets, especially
traditional or ethnic food markets. The demand for efficient utilization of agrowastes, together …

Insomnia is a serious worldwide health threat, affecting nearly one third of the general
population. Melatonin has been reported to improve sleep efficiency and it was found that …

The presence of melatonin in plants is universal. Evidence has confirmed that a major
portion of the melatonin is synthesized by plants themselves even though a homologue of …

Melatonin is a widespread molecule among living organisms involved in multiple biological,
hormonal, and physiological processes at cellular, tissue, and organic levels. It is well …

Melatonin (N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine) is of particular importance as a chronobiological
hormone in mammals, acting as a signal of darkness that provides information to the brain …

In recent years, the awareness of consumers about the impact of food on health is constantly
increasing. A high amount of dietary antioxidant intake can be supplied by beverages widely …

Abstract N-acetyl-5-methoxy-tryptamine (melatonin) is a natural substance produced both by
plants, as a secondary metabolite, and animals, by the pineal gland and other tissues. In …

A worldwide increase in the incidence of obesity indicates the unsuccessful battle against
this disorder. Obesity and the associated health problems urgently require effective …