MELATONIN: A POTENTIAL ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE MODULATOR
Keywords:
Melatonin, Athletic performance, Physical qualitiesAbstract
Melatonin secreted by the pineal gland plays a crucial role in human biological activities. The rhythm of melatonin is closely related to athletic performance. In recent years, some studies have elucidated the relationship between melatonin and athletic function, but the potential enhancing effects of melatonin on improving athletic performance have not been widely noted. This article narratively reviews the impact of melatonin on different physical qualities, different types of athletic performance and their rhythmicity, and the potential mechanisms by which melatonin affects athletic performance, and then sorts out the role of melatonin in optimizing athletic performance.References
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