Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the body itself, whose levels usually increase in the dark, which helps to promote a good night's sleep. The good news is that melatonin can also help you lose weight. So says a study by Spanish scientists at the Institute of Neuroscience at the University of Granada, Carlos III Hospital in Madrid and also at the University of Texas in the United States.
According to the study, published in the Journal of Pineal Research, melatonin has metabolic benefits that, in addition to fighting obesity, help treat diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems.
The human body has different types of fat. White fat is what stores calories that lead to weight gain, while beige fat helps regulate weight control by burning calories rather than storing them. According to the researchers, the consumption of melatonin stimulates the appearance of this beige fat and also increases the effects of physical activity, since beige fat contains a protein responsible for generating heat and burning calories.
Melatonin can be found in small amounts of various fruits and vegetables such as almonds, cherries, coriander, fennel, goji berries, mustard and sunflower seeds. For those who have difficulty sleeping, taking supplemental melanin may be an alternative.
The research result indicates that in addition to healthy diet and regular exercise, sleeping well and in very dark rooms can also be a medical recommendation, targeting not only weight loss but also prevention of cardiovascular disease, which often occurs as a result of problems. metabolic
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