Mellow Out with Melatonin

We've always known the importance of sleep when it comes to both mental and physical recovery, but with increased stress levels and more "noise" coming at us at all hours of the day, it's more important than ever to ensure that you're getting enough rest. It can be hard to turn your mind off at the end of the day, which is why you should seriously consider trying to mellow out with melatonin.

Melatonin is a natural hormone produced in and excreted from your pineal gland which has the primary function of supporting natural sleep cycles (circadian rhythm). In a perfect world, when it gets dark in the evening, this allows your body to get sleepy, and when the sun begins to rise, you start to wake naturally.

Unfortunately, modern-day sleep cycles are a mess. With our ever-increasing dependence on electronics and long workdays, it's easy to develop sleep issues, especially if you're on a get-fit mission that also has you waking up early. Occasional bouts of insomnia due to stress, or even jet lag for those who travel, can have a severely negative impact on sleep patterns that can result in numerous health issues.

There are great ways to slow your mind down at the end of the day, including meditation, reading, etc., but those don't always work for everyone. That's when supplemental melatonin can play a huge role in your sleep health. Melatonin is an ideal drug-free, natural sleep aid for adults who have occasional insomnia or who simply have trouble slowing down at the end of the day because of mental or physical stress. It can also be extremely beneficial to those who struggle with sleep due to caffeine intake or other stimulants, as well as sleep issues attributed to alcohol or tobacco use.

There was probably a time in your life when staying up until midnight was a challenge, but it should never have become a habit. Adequate sleep is crucial for good health, wellness, and maintaining energy throughout the day, so adults who have trouble falling asleep or who don't get a full night of restful sleep can benefit from melatonin supplementation.

SAN's Melatonin is available in capsule form and should be taken 30 minutes prior to bedtime for maximum effectiveness, but keep in mind it won't help if you're still “plugged in.” Aside from slowing down and trying to mellow out with melatonin at the end of the day, you should always make sure to turn off electronic devices to avoid mental stimulation. And yes, that includes all those entertaining videos that you don't even respond to. Mental stimulation is mental stimulation whether it bothers you or makes you laugh, so turn it all off and let your melatonin do its job.