Melatonin
OFFICIAL NAMES: Melatonin, 5-methoxy-N-acetyltrypt-amine
STREET NAMES: Melliquid, mellow tonin, somniset
DRUG CLASSIFICATIONS: Not scheduled
Overview
Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by many animals. In humans, it is produced in several parts of the body, including the pineal gland, which is a small organ located at the base of the brain. Historically, the pineal gland was thought to have some sort of metaphysical function. It was often called the "third eye" and was said to be "the seat of the soul" by Descartes. It is now known to be involved in the neuroendocrine system, which involves the interaction of the nervous and endocrine.....
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