Two factors intrinsic to health are diet and sleep. These two behaviors may well influence
one another. Indeed, that insufficient sleep adversely impacts dietary intakes is well …

Melatonin is a ubiquitous indolamine, largely investigated for its key role in the regulation of
several physiological processes in both animals and plants. In the last century, it was …

There is much emerging information surrounding the impact of sleep duration and quality on
food choice and consumption in both children and adults. However, less attention has been …

Melatonin is remarkably functionally diverse with actions as a free radical scavenger and
antioxidant, circadian rhythm regulator, anti‐inflammatory and immunoregulating molecule …

The life sciences are currently being transformed by an unprecedented wave of
developments in molecular analysis, which include important advances in instrumental …

The pineal gland is a unique organ that synthesizes melatonin as the signaling molecule of
natural photoperiodic environment and as a potent neuronal protective antioxidant. An intact …

Polyphenols are characterised structurally by two or more hydroxyl groups attached to one
or more benzene rings, and provide the taste and colour characteristics of fruits and …

This review summarizes the advances that have been made in terms of the identified
functions of melatonin in plants. Melatonin is an endogenously-produced molecule in all …

Sleep, much like eating, is an essential part of life. The mechanisms of sleep are only
partially clear and are the subject of intense research. There is increasing evidence showing …

Many processes are involved in sleep regulation, including the ingestion of nutrients,
suggesting a link between diet and sleep. Aside from studies investigating the effects of …