Melatonin Helps Boosts Memory

Melatonin Helps Boosts Memory In mice, melatonin and its metabolites were found to promote long-term memories and protect against cognitive decline, stated a new study conducted by Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) researchers in Japan. Cognitive decline in mice manifests as poor memory, and when tested on the novel object recognition task, the mice behave as if both objects are new. The research team was curious about the role of melatonin's metabolites in boosting memory and cognitive decline. ‘Melatonin and two of its metabolites help memories stick around in the brain and shield mice, and potentially people, from cognitive decline.’