Melatonin Tests
Forrest Health Online offers tests and natural vitamin, herbal and homeopathic remedies for Melatonin levels which can influence sleep and insomnia issues.
Melatonin is the major neuroendocrine modulator of annual and circadian biorhythms in the body, and has a far-reaching biological influence over most of the autonomic, hormonal, and behavioral
functions of the human organism.
With its unique ability to pass through all blood barriers in the body, melatonin acts as the central hub of physiological function, orchestrating the complex interactions among the mind, the body,
and the environment.
Melatonin's diurnal rhythm is synchronized by the light-dark cycle, and is strongly affected by day length, artificial illumination, electromagnetic energy, exercise, and other factors.
Melatonin rhythms also reflect the biological process of aging. Secretion levels peak in childhood and diminish over an individual's lifespan. Since melatonin exhibits strong regenerative and
integrative influences over the body, gradual decreases may explain the age-dependent weakening of immune function which can lead to malignancy, senescence, and eventually death.
Melatonin also has a pivotal role in regulating body temperature, the sleep-wake cycle, female reproductive hormones, and cardiovascular function. Hence disrupted secretion rhythms are widespread in
many degenerative illnesses.
Genova Diagnostic's Comprehensive Melatonin Profile is a convenient, reliable noninvasive test that analyzes the circadian secretion patterns of melatonin over a complete light-dark cycle.
This profile can reveal abnormal levels of melatonin that relate to physical and psychological symptoms and premature acceleration of the body's aging process. Since both excesses and deficiencies of
this crucial hormone can cause health problems, the test is also an extremely useful tool for monitoring the treatment of individuals undergoing melatonin replacement therapy.
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When you order a test from us we will send you the test kits with free mailers. Samples are taken at home or the lab and then mailed directly to the testing laboratory. Results are review by
Dr. Forrst and then sent to you.
Cosultations with Dr. Forrest are available to go over your results or if you wish advice on supplement usage.
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