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“televisions, computers, iPads, smart phones etc.) could contribute to poor sleep quality by suppressing melatonin. People who wore blue wavelength-blocking glasses while still using their digital devices had a 58% increase in their night time melatonin levels.”

“Caffeine has a powerful effect on circadian rhythms. Consuming caffeine late in the day disrupts natural melatonin production, compromises sleep quality, and potentially induces chronic circadian misalignment.”

“Magnesium also enhances the activity of serotonin N-acetyltransferase, an enzyme required for melatonin synthesis, potentially improving sleep. Interestingly, sleep deprivation markedly depletes magnesium levels, but whether these alterations create a vicious cycle of sleep impairments is unclear.”

“Light exposure across the full day also shapes nighttime sensitivity. In a laboratory study of 116 adults, room light before bedtime delayed melatonin onset and shortened melatonin duration compared with dim light.”

“Wait at least 1 hour after waking to have your first meal: Our body is still producing *some melatonin when we wake up in the morning. Waiting until this clears out (which can be expedited by getting early morning bright light exposure) to eat will make sure you’re having food in your most insulin-sensitive state.”

“From THC, CBD, alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine to melatonin, magnesium, glycine, and calming botanicals, these compounds can either support restorative sleep or subtly hijack it, changing REM, deep sleep, and circadian timing in ways we often do not feel until the next day.”

“Aligning food intake with circadian rhythms can improve many aspects of metabolic health. Some of these benefits might be due to the effects of melatonin, the "sleepiness hormone." Honoring the natural ebb and flow of this hormone and its role in metabolism is essential for good health.”

“During a cytokine storm, an excessive immune response ravages healthy lung tissue and drives acute respiratory failure. Melatonin exerts anti-inflammatory and antioxidative properties that protect against respiratory failure associated with other viral pathogens in animal studies.”

“Independent analyses show actual melatonin content ranging from 83% less to 478% more than the label, with serotonin contamination found in some products. Paradoxically, that can be a sign of higher manufacturing standards.”

“Regulating the amount of light in our environment is crucial for a good night's sleep and a good mood the next day. Habits such as using blue light-emitting electronics close to bedtime can reduce melatonin production by as much as 20 percent, impairing sleep.”