Melatonin

usgb/ˌmeləˈtəʊnɪn/
noun

A hormone produced by the pineal gland at night that helps regulate sleep patterns.

Her doctor recommended taking melatonin to help with her insomnia.
Visual representation of "melatonin" - A hormone produced by the pineal gland at night that helps regulate sleep patterns.

Often appears as...

  • melatonin levels
  • melatonin supplement
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Sleep Aid

Melatonin is often discussed in relation to improving sleep or treating sleep disorders like insomnia.

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If you're struggling to fall asleep, you might consider using a melatonin supplement.
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Body's Clock

Melatonin plays a key role in synchronizing the body's internal clock, particularly the sleep-wake cycle.

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Traveling across time zones can disrupt your melatonin cycle.
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Nighttime Hormone

Melatonin is naturally released in the dark, so it's often associated with nighttime and the absence of light.

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To increase your natural melatonin production, avoid bright screens before bedtime.
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