Melatonin

Melatonin is a natural hormone that is produced in the pineal gland of our brain. It helps to regulate our sleep-wake cycle and influences our internal clock. Melatonin is used as a dietary supplement to support sleep.

What is melatonin?

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain. It is a chemical messenger that is released in the absence of light. This fact is also the reason why melatonin helps to shorten the time it takes to fall asleep and is therefore also known as the "sleep hormone." In its natural state, melatonin levels peak between 2 and 4 am. Although melatonin is found in small amounts in plants such as St John's wort, it is also found in trace amounts in some foods such as rice and bananas.

Other benefits of melatonin

It helps to alleviate the effects of jet lag

Jet lag is a well-known problem for travellers. It can initially manifest itself in the desire to sleep at any time of the day or night, and then have the opposite effect by losing track of time and causing repeated sleep problems. In such situations, melatonin plays an important role by regulating molecular release.

What you should consider when buying

There are two main considerations when choosing a melatonin supplement:

First, prefer a natural, plant-derived melatonin without synthetic derivatives. Plant-derived melatonin, often derived from St John's Wort, is often preferred over synthetic or animal-derived melatonin in terms of quality.
Secondly, we recommend opting for a comprehensive formula that contains a variety of active ingredients for the evening routine, e.g. calming herbs