Synonyms for melatonin
ˌmɛl əˈtoʊ nɪnmela·tonin

Princeton's WordNet

1. melatoninnoun

   hormone secreted by the pineal gland

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1. • Hormone

Concise Medical Dictionary, by Joseph C Segen, MDRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. melatonin

   Synonyms:
   Melanocyte-inhibiting factor, N-acetyl-5-methoxytryptamine

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1. Josephine Briggs:

   Use of conventional sleeping pills, like benzodiazepines, is of some concern, melatonin is a product that has a good safety profile.

2. Amy Adams:

   Tart cherry juice can increase our bodies' ability to use tryptophan, which is an amino acid linked to sleep. Tart cherry also has a high melatonin concentration, research says 8 oz of tart cherry juice in the morning and nighttime for as little as two weeks can significantly reduce insomnia.

3. Kaleigh McMordie:

   Walnuts contain several nutrients that promote good sleep, such as melatonin, serotonin, and magnesium. Studies show that eating walnuts increases melatonin in the blood, making walnuts a great bedtime snack, walnuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Animal studies in rats have shown that omega-3 fatty acid deficiency can alter several neurotransmitter pathways, including that of serotonin, affecting depression, anxiety, and sleep.

4. Cora Collette Breuner:

   We don’t secrete melatonin to help us sleep when we’re staring at light.

5. Sean Conley:

   In addition to the polyclonal antibodies, the President has been taking zinc, vitamin D, famotidine, melatonin and a daily aspirin.