Melatonin in Medicinal and Food Plants: Occurrence, Bioavailability, and Health Potential for Humans

Melatonin is a widespread molecule among living organisms involved in multiple biological, hormonal, and physiological processes at cellular, tissue, and organic levels. It is well-known for its ability to cross the blood−brain barrier, and renowned antioxidant effects, acting as a free ra...

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Published in:	Cells
Main Authors:	Bahare Salehi, Farukh Sharopov, Patrick Valere Tsouh Fokou, Agnieszka Kobylinska, Lilian de Jonge, Kathryn Tadio, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Malgorzata M. Posmyk, Miquel Martorell, Natália Martins, Marcello Iriti
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Subjects:	melatonin bioactive phytochemicals antioxidants herbal remedies tryptophan derivatives nutraceuticals
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/8/7/681

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