Melatonin is known as the sleep hormone, but it is SO much more than that. Yes, it is produced in the brain and controls the day/night cycle. However, what many people don’t realize is that is also produced in other places in the body such as the gastrointestinal tract, skin, bone marrow, and more where it exerts important local effects that are important for health. Additionally, it is a powerful antioxidant making it crucial in mitigating harmful free radical damage which is implicated in aging and many chronic diseases.

In today’s episode, we break down the synthesis, physiology, and metabolism of melatonin. We discuss not only melatonin’s role in day/night cycles, but its important systemic effects to promote health and mitigate harmful risks.

Today on The Lab Report: 
2:40 Melatonin is an important hormone
6:30 Break it down: melatonin and day/night cycles
9:00 Babies and sleep
10:30 Suprachiasmatic nucleus and blindness
11:30 Sleep, shift workers, jet lag 
14:30 Systemic antioxidant effects
16:10 Melatonin in the GI tract
17:40 Brain health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other hormones
21:00 Supplementation and side effects
23:25 Question of the Day

Does melatonin supplementation affect nutrition testing?

Additional Resources:

Comprehensive Melatonin Profile

One Day Hormone Check 

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Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.

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And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.

To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit Genova Connect.

Melatonin is known as the sleep hormone, but it is SO much more than that. Yes, it is produced in the brain and controls the day/night cycle. However, what many people don’t realize is that is also produced in other places in the body such as the gastrointestinal tract, skin, bone marrow, and more where it exerts important local effects that are important for health. Additionally, it is a powerful antioxidant making it crucial in mitigating harmful free radical damage which is implicated in aging and many chronic diseases.
In today’s episode, we break down the synthesis, physiology, and metabolism of melatonin. We discuss not only melatonin’s role in day/night cycles, but its important systemic effects to promote health and mitigate harmful risks.
Today on The Lab Report: 
<ul>
<li>2:40 Melatonin is an important hormone</li>
<li>6:30 Break it down: melatonin and day/night cycles</li>
<li>9:00 Babies and sleep</li>
<li>10:30 Suprachiasmatic nucleus and blindness</li>
<li>11:30 Sleep, shift workers, jet lag </li>
<li>14:30 Systemic antioxidant effects</li>
<li>16:10 Melatonin in the GI tract</li>
<li>17:40 Brain health, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other hormones</li>
<li>21:00 Supplementation and side effects</li>
<li>23:25 Question of the Day
<ul>
<li>Does melatonin supplementation affect nutrition testing?</li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
Additional Resources:
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/core/sample-reports/Melatonin-Sample-Report.pdf">Comprehensive Melatonin Profile</a>
<a href="https://www.gdx.net/products/one-day-hormone-check">One Day Hormone Check </a>
Subscribe, Rate, &amp; Review The Lab Report
Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of The Lab Report, presented by Genova Diagnostics, with your hosts Michael Chapman and Patti Devers. If you enjoyed this episode, please hit the subscribe button and give us a rating or leave a review.
Don’t forget to <a href="https://www.gdx.net/">visit our website</a>, like us on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/genova.diagnostics/">Facebook</a>, follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/genova_gdx">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/genovadiagnostics/">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/genova-diagnostics">LinkedIn</a>. Email Patti and Michael with your most interesting and pressing questions on functional medicine: <a href="mailto:podcast@gdx.net">podcast@gdx.net</a>.
And, be sure to share your favorite Lab Report episodes with your friends and colleagues on social media to help others learn more about Genova and all things related to functional medicine and specialty lab testing.
To find a qualified healthcare provider to connect you with Genova testing, or to access select products directly yourself, visit <a href="https://connect.gdx.net/">Genova Connect</a>.

The world of medicine can be challenging. Clinicians and patients are always looking for more options, more effective treatments… and in the end, more answers. What if there was a way to practice medicine that digs deeper and offers a new perspective? Functional medicine focuses on addressing root causes of disease. At Genova Diagnostics we’ve watched this field evolve and grow for over 35 years….

We’ve not only adapted, we’ve led. Join us as we talk about functional medicine, laboratory testing, and optimizing health. Welcome to the Lab Report.

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