Entonces no le costaria nada indicar que aparte de regular los ciclos de sueño, es antioxidante, antiinflamatoria e influye en el sistema inmunitario...
Melatonin: Pharmacology, Functions and Therapeutic Benefits
Así, a bote pronto, en pubmed (le sonará el nombre) indica:" Results: The physiological effects of melatonin are various and include detoxification of free radicals and antioxidant actions, bone formation and protection, reproduction, and cardiovascular, immune or body mass regulation. Also, protective and therapeutic effects of melatonin are reported, especially with regard to brain or gastrointestinal protection, psychiatric disorders, cardiovascular diseases and oncostatic effects. "