Melatonin - Swanson

Melatonin from the Swanson brand offers a high-end health food supplement .

In the human body, melatonin is a hormone produced primarily by the pineal gland, a small structure located in the brain . It is synthesized from the neurotransmitter serotonin and the amino acid tryptophan. Melatonin production is regulated by the light-dark cycle , increasing in response to darkness and decreasing in light. It follows a circadian rhythm, with levels generally higher at night and lower during the day. Melatonin secretion can be influenced by external factors such as exposure to artificial light and jet lag. Melatonin is also present in varying amounts in certain foods (cherries, grapes, strawberries, tomatoes, peppers, rice, etc.).

To make his Melatonin, Swanson synthesizes a chemical precursor such as tryptophan in the laboratory. The process begins with the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin , which is then converted to melatonin via a series of enzymatic reactions. The synthesized melatonin is then purified to remove impurities. Once purified, the melatonin is mixed with excipients to facilitate formulation into capsules .

Throughout the process, rigorous quality checks are carried out to ensure the purity , efficacy and safety of the final product.