Melatonin For COVID-19

Recent studies found out that “melatonin” could help COVID-19 sufferers recover from the virus infection though it is not yet the official drug or treatment for COVID-19 disease.

Studies shows “melatonin” counteracts the degenerative activity of the virus upon entering the body. The virus inflamed, oxidate and excite the body that causes the body to be sick and ill or which causes the COVID-19 disease.

All these virus activities in the body the “melatonin” counteracts. “Melatonin” has anti-inflammatory, antioxidation or anti-oxidant, and have immune system enhancing effects or immune-modulating effects properties that it could able to counter or fight against the activity of the virus.

So, what is “Melatonin”? – “Melatonin” is a natural hormone in the body but it has available drug equivalent in the market and a dietary supplement one could take.

“Melatonin is a hormone primarily released by the pineal gland that regulates the sleep-wake cycle.” (Wikipedia)

“Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland of the brain that regulates the body’s sleep-wake cycle. It is sometimes taken to help individuals cope with jet lag, delayed sleep-wake phase disorder, anxiety before and after surgery and children with some sleep disorders. “ (news info inquirer)

“Melatonin” according to the reports can also be use as adjuvant for vaccines and attenuation of the cause or effects of COVID-19.

“….. melatonin’s anti-inflammation, anti-oxidation, immune enhancing actions supports its potential attenuation of COVID-19 infection.” (Science Direct)

“Melatonin has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and immune-modulating effects that may address key pathophysiologic mechanisms in the development and progression of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), which has been implicated as the likely cause of death in COVID19.” (Melatonin Research)

“Several studies cited by the paper said melatonin had anti-inflammation, antioxidation and immune system-enhancing effects. It is also shown to reduce the proinflammatory substances triggering the cytokine storm.” ( news info inquirer)