Presented by
Krista Anderson-Ross, ND
- Learn how and when the body secretes melatonin and its primary functions
- Review the relationship between melatonin and cortisol
- Explore how melatonin is associated with more than just sleep/wake cycles (immune function, mental health, inflammation, etc.)
- Determine the impact that age and lifestyle choices may have on native melatonin secretion
- Consider research on the safety of supplementing throughout the life cycle including pregnancy and childhood
- Review naturally occurring melatonin in food (phytomelatonin)
- Obtain supplementation considerations
