Rhonda Patrick on the role of melatonin in viral illness
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Melatonin, a hormone produced in the pineal gland, regulates the wake-sleep cycle in humans. It is also produced by immune cells and plays a homeostatic role in regulating the immune system. A recent scientific publication proposed that melatonin could be useful in treating COVID-19. While there are no human clinical studies evaluating the effectiveness of melatonin for COVID-19, melatonin has been shown to prevent acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome due to viral infection in animal studies. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick discusses the potential uses for melatonin in treating COVID-19.
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