❓ What is melatonin and how does it work?

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain that helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle (circadian rhythm). According to research, melatonin levels naturally rise in the evening and fall in the morning.

The hormone works by:

• Signaling to the body that it's time to sleep
• Regulating body temperature for optimal sleep
• Influencing other hormones that affect sleep-wake patterns

Synthetic melatonin supplements can help people with disrupted sleep patterns, jet lag, or certain sleep disorders. Studies show it typically takes 30-60 minutes for supplemental melatonin to reach peak levels in the blood.