The effects of melatonin on vascular function, oxidative stress and blood pressure reactivity during a high sodium diet

Cognitive function and memory: The paper discusses the role of melatonin, a hormone that regulates sleep and wakefulness, in mitigating the negative effects of a high sodium diet on vascular function and blood pressure, which are critical for cognitive function and memory.

Heart disease: The paper explores how a high sodium diet can lead to vascular dysfunction and increased blood pressure, risk factors for heart disease, and how melatonin supplementation can potentially mitigate these effects.

Hormone regulation: The paper extensively discusses the role of melatonin, a hormone, in regulating vascular function and blood pressure, particularly in the context of a high sodium diet.

Diabetes and metabolic syndrome: While not directly discussing diabetes, the paper's focus on diet (specifically high sodium intake) and its effects on vascular function and blood pressure has implications for metabolic syndrome, a condition often associated with diabetes.