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Melatonin supplements or remedies are recognized as a natural sleep aid that helps the body to fall asleep by regulating its sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin is naturally occurring in the body as it is secreted by the pineal gland which is a pea-sized structure located in middle of the brain. When nighttime comes your eyes register the change in light and the pineal gland secretes melatonin in order to regulate sleep-wake cycle so that you fall asleep. When an individual gets older this cycle is interrupted as the amount of melatonin produced by the pineal gland lessens. This may explain why older individuals have more difficulty sleeping or falling asleep. Some studies have shown there to be a link between lower levels of melatonin and sleep disorders. In order to provide themselves with relief from a sleep disorder many people take melatonin remedies as a natural sleep aid, particularly when they are experiencing a short term sleep disorder such as jet lag or short term insomnia. More serious sleep disorders such as secondary insomnia and sleep apnea usually require the assistance of your health care professional in order to aid in alleviating the symptoms.