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The Science of Melatonin and the Pineal Gland
15:33 - 25:39 (10:06)
The pineal gland is the only organ in the human body that releases melatonin, the hormone that helps us fall asleep. It also plays a role in the onset of puberty and early adulthood.
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The rise of cortisol in the morning sets a timer in our body that dictates when melatonin, the hormone that makes us sleepy, will be secreted, and it's crucial to maintain a regular sleep schedule.
15:33 - 20:31 (04:58)
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The rise of cortisol in the morning sets a timer in our body that dictates when melatonin, the hormone that makes us sleepy, will be secreted, and it's crucial to maintain a regular sleep schedule. Stressful events can also set a timer in our nervous system that affects the secretion of melatonin.
ChapterThe Science of Melatonin and the Pineal Gland
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
The pineal gland is a small, pea-sized gland in the human brain that releases melatonin, which is responsible for making us sleepy and facilitating sleep.
20:31 - 21:58 (01:26)
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The pineal gland is a small, pea-sized gland in the human brain that releases melatonin, which is responsible for making us sleepy and facilitating sleep. While some people may consider supplementing with melatonin, it is important to note that it also suppresses the onset of puberty.
ChapterThe Science of Melatonin and the Pineal Gland
EpisodeMaster Your Sleep & Be More Alert When Awake
PodcastHuberman Lab
The release of melatonin correlates with the onset of puberty and early adulthood, but the amount of melatonin in commercially available products can vary greatly, and it's important to note that melatonin helps with falling asleep but not staying asleep.
21:58 - 25:39 (03:41)
Summary
The release of melatonin correlates with the onset of puberty and early adulthood, but the amount of melatonin in commercially available products can vary greatly, and it's important to note that melatonin helps with falling asleep but not staying asleep.