What we do Melatonin
A hormone that is secreted by the pineal gland in response to the daily light-cycle, influencing the body's sleep-wake cycle.
At night, your levels of melatonin rise, before returning to normal during the day. This helps to control how and when you sleep.
The pineal gland is part of the Endocrine system - learn more about the endocrine system here.
Hypothalamus & Pituitary Gland
In just two minutes find out all about your hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
Pineal Gland
Its main function is the secretion of melatonin, a hormone that is best known for helping regulate our sleep.
The Neuroscience of Bedtime
Learn about how our wake/sleep cycles are regulated and how melatonin from the pineal gland plays a role.
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