Current state of the natural melatonin: the phytomelatonin market

  1. Cano, Antonio 1
  2. Hernández-Ruiz, Josefa 1
  3. Arnao, Marino B. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de Murcia
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    Universidad de Murcia

    Murcia, España

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    Geographic location of the organization Universidad de Murcia
Journal:
Melatonin Research

ISSN: 2641-0281

Year of publication: 2024

Volume: 7

Issue: 3

Pages: 242-248

Type: Article

DOI: 10.32794/MR112500179 GOOGLE SCHOLAR lock_openOpen access editor

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Abstract

Melatonin is a dietary supplement substance widely distributed in the global market and its therapeutic use has been significantly expanded from its original use to target the jet-lag. In this report, we have discussed the current situation of the natural melatonin market, an “alternative melatonin” to chemically synthesized melatonin, with exclusive characteristics and possibilities, to focus on a more selective, eco-friendly market that orients its consumption to natural and healthy products. The different possibilities obtained melatonin from genetically modified organisms to phytomelatonin which are extracted from algae/microalgae or medicinal plants are discussed.

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