Melatonin in Promotion of Health

Provides comprehensive information on melatonin, of particular interest to researchersFocuses on recent areas of research and clinical aspects of melatonin Includes coverage of controversial aspects of melatonin, such as regulation of temperature, aging, and depressionExamines the relationship of melatonin to anticancer, immune-enhancing, and other activities related to heart disease and lipid metabolism Designed for researchers, physicians, and lay people interested in the topic, Melatonin in Health Promotion examines virtually all aspects of the multifunctional hormone melatonin, a subject of intense scientific research and general interest. Topics addressed include how melatonin is synthesized; possible harmful side effects; and the role this hormone plays in diseases such as epilepsy, Alzheimer's, and cancer.