Melatonin
COMMON & BRAND NAMES
Various
EFFECTS CLASSIFICATION
Sleep Regulator
CHEMICAL NAME
N-[2-(5-methoxy-1h-indol-3-yl)ethyl]acetamide
DESCRIPTION
Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland and involved in the regulation of sleep. It is used as a sleep aid and to help reset the body's clock and help reduce jet-lag.
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The Reality from Behind Closed Eyelids, by Mount Analogue
Restful Sleep and Wild Dreams, by Aurora
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