Lack of sleep and melatonin can affect:
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Our health: melatonin promotes the activity and development of immune cells. Besides, is able to neutralize free radicals, to activate certain antioxidant enzymes and inhibit others with prooxidant action, so it is crucial for the prevention of oxidative stress and aging. Secondly, Sleep disturbances increase the risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases or obesity, among other.
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Our performance: Lack of sleep influences our level of concentration, productivity and reflexes; which can cause a feeling of fatigue.
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Our humor: Accumulated fatigue due to lack of sleep can cause greater irritability or mood changes in the person who suffers from it..
What does the test consist of?
The proof Sleep disturbances allows you to determine the levels of melatonin in saliva at different times of the night, being able to detect any deviation from the normal level, both in schedules and intensity. With that, It can be observed whether or not melatonin production is sufficient for falling asleep..
Who is it for??
This test is especially indicated for:
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People with sleep disturbances
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People with rotating work schedule changes who have sleep disturbances
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People with long-term stress, depression or burnout syndrome
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People who travel frequently (jet-lag)
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People who want proactively manage your health, from the 40 years.
Type of sample
The test Sleep disturbances requires four saliva samples to perform. In the kit you will find the 4 devices that will allow you to obtain the sample easily. It is essential to take into account the “Previous considerations” before proceeding and following the “Instructions for taking samples”.
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