A team of Spanish researchers have discovered that melatonin neutralizes oxidative damage and delays the neurodegenerative process of aging. Melatonin is a natural substance produced by the body and is also available in small amounts in foods such as onions, cherries and bananas, and in cereals like corn, oats and rice, as well as in some aromatic plants, such as mint, lemon verbena, sage or thyme, and in red wine. It is also available as a dietary supplement to help promote sleep.
The authors administered small amounts of melatonin to mice and observed that not only did this substance neutralize the …read more