But can your body become dependent on it in an unhealthy way Find out from a sleep specialist. Melatonin has become the choice du jour of sleep aids, with research finding its use has substantially spiked in the past couple decades And it’s easy to understand why As is widely touted, it’s a. Melatonin is a natural hormone your body makes to regulate your sleep cycle
Taking a supplement doesn’t force you to sleep, but signals your body that it’s time to wind down Experts say it is not physically addictive, but you could psychologically depend on it. Melatonin supplements are promoted and marketed as a safe sleep aid If you are taking melatonin because you are having trouble sleeping, the recommendation is to take it 30. Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone in the body that helps promote sleep Because of its calming and sedating effects, it’s also called the “sleep hormone.” it's been used to help.
That doesn’t mean you’re physically addicted to melatonin, but you may feel the need to take it every night to sleep, similar to how many of us habitually drink caffeine each morning to wake up.
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