Rhythms of Life: Melatonin, Nutrition, Sleep, and Antioxidant Strategies for Healthy Aging

By:
Cristina Manuela Dragoi; Ion-Bogdan Dumitrescu; Alina Crenguța Nicolae
Date:
2026

This review highlights how declining melatonin with age disrupts circadian rhythms, sleep, metabolism, and antioxidant defenses, contributing to accelerated aging. It emphasizes the role of chrononutrition, dietary antioxidants, and lifestyle alignment with circadian cycles as strategies to improve sleep quality, reduce oxidative stress, and support healthy aging.