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Melatonin
How it works
Melatonin sets the master clock, opens the sleep gate and protects mitochondria as an antioxidant; open each pathway below.
Sources
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- Melatonin receptors: role on sleep and circadian rhythm regulation. (Dubocovich · 2007 · Abstract; full methods not assumed · checked 2026-10-13)
- Melatonin, hydroxyl radical-mediated oxidative damage, and aging: a hypothesis (Summary · checked 2026-10-13)
- Geroprotectors and carcinogenesis, a lecture (Reviews on Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Therapy, 2004, in Russian) (Abstract · checked 2026-10-13)
- Melatonin increases both life span and tumor incidence in female CBA mice (Summary · checked 2026-10-13)