Melatonin Precursor Stimulates Growth Factor Circuits In Brain

February 5th, 2010 Posted in Sleeping Disorders

Scientists at Emory University School of Medicine have discovered unexpected properties for a precursor to melatonin, the hormone that regulates sleep cycles. Melatonin is produced from the neurotransmitter serotonin in a daily rhythm that peaks at night. Melatonin‘s immediate precursor, N-acetylserotonin, was not previously thought to have effects separate from those of melatonin or serotonin…

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