There’s much more, but basically, he is famous for his years of dedicated study of melatonin. This spring he lectured at the American Academy of Ozone Therapy meeting in Dallas. His audience was spellbound and eager to learn from this master, primarily to find out just how much melatonin we should use and why.
Melatonin is an ancient, 3.2 billion years ancient antioxidant first evolving in bacteria. Melatonin, which is formed deep inside our brain in the pineal gland, sets the rhythm of our daily day and night cycles. Our genetic signaling is dependent upon correct melatonin signaling. Dr. Reiter told the group that light is the largest source of pollution that our bodies must deal with. In particular, blue light (very prevalent with our computer screens) suppresses melatonin the most.
And the loss of melatonin puts us at risk for breast cancer and other cancers, neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases, and for sensitivity to neurotoxins and glutamate toxicity.
Of course, everyone wants to know how much melatonin to use and how much Dr. Reiter himself uses. After cautioning everyone to decrease their light exposure pollution and to get to bed at darkness and rise at dawn, Dr. Reiter admits to personally using 100 mg of melatonin daily. As he danced on the stage to illustrate the problems with disco dancing the night away at the age of 82, it seems he just might be onto something.
As with anything you read on the internet, this article should not be construed as medical advice; please talk to your doctor or primary care provider before making any changes to your wellness routine.
