Melatonin is secreted from the cells of the pineal gland called pineolasite. Melatonin secretion is reduced after age 45. Melatonin regulates the body's biological time. Melatonin reduces the effect of stress on the immune system. Melatonin has an inhibitory effect on cancer.
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