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Does Melatonin Really Help Or Is It Making Things Worse?

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When trying to get a good night’s rest there are many reasons why that may not come easy to some people. Whether it be the stresses of the day lingering into your downtime at night or suffering from insomnia, sometimes getting a solid few hours of sleep at night is harder than a trigonometry question. That’s why many people resort to some sort of help when trying to get some sleep. A nice warm bath or a hot shower, a warm cup of chamomile tea, and a few drops of essential oil in a diffuser. Putting on soothing sounds from youtube such as ASMR videos or hours of rainfall content are all ways that might help you achieve that restful state that’s needed daily. Though when that doesn’t work either, some people resort to over-the-counter medication such as melatonin, which has definitely proven that it can be of assistance when trying to get a decent amount of rest every night. But as with all things in this world, there are some downsides to this remedy, so you must ask yourself this question: does melatonin really help or is it making things worse? 

What Does Melatonin Do?

Melatonin is a type of hormone in the body that everyone has to help them with their sleep and wake-up cycle (being able to go to bed naturally and then wake up naturally).

Though the natural hormone itself doesn’t make you go to sleep, it does put you in a quieter and more calming state that promotes and makes it easier to fall asleep.

Usually, you have higher levels of melatonin hormones in your bloodstream at night. For those who struggle with sleeping at night or in general, that means their own melatonin hormone levels are low so they need help with going to sleep. This is where melatonin supplements come into play.

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How Does This Help You?

Melatonin supplements are a form of over-the-counter sleep medication that can help with your sleeping troubles. If you suffer from sleeping disorders, have jet lag or delayed sleep phases, then melatonin supplements might be a good option for you.

Pharmacy found melatonin is only for short-term use. You can use it to fall asleep early if you are someone who usually stays up until the wee hours of the morning, but has something important to do and requires you to be up early in the morning.

Usually, these supplements come with fewer downsides such as dependency or a hangover effect. This makes it easier to use because you don’t have to worry about future risks and complications.

It’s also more ideal because these supplements don’t cause habituation, which is when your body gets accustomed to something and it no longer works for you. Simply put, melatonin is good for simple usage. 

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How Does This Affect You?

Now with all good things, come side effects and sometimes that may be the real answer to if something is actually working or making matters worse. Though melatonin doesn’t have the dependency or downsides as other sleep medications, they do come with

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