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Understanding Melatonin's Natural Role in Sleep
1:36:52 - 1:45:43 (08:50)
Melatonin is a hormone produced endogenously in the body, which signals the brain and body that it's time to sleep. As the brake pedal of light fades with dusk, the body eases off and releases melatonin to promote restful sleep.
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Melatonin is produced naturally in the body as a response to darkness, which serves as a brake pedal to the light brake pedal that prevents its release during daytime.
1:36:52 - 1:39:45 (02:52)
Summary
Melatonin is produced naturally in the body as a response to darkness, which serves as a brake pedal to the light brake pedal that prevents its release during daytime. Its production gradually increases as the light fades, resulting in a peak about an hour or two before sleep.
ChapterUnderstanding Melatonin's Natural Role in Sleep
EpisodeDr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
PodcastHuberman Lab
The release of melatonin signals to the brain and body when it is time to sleep and when to wake up.
1:39:45 - 1:43:10 (03:25)
Summary
The release of melatonin signals to the brain and body when it is time to sleep and when to wake up. It is regulated by external factors such as daylight, temperature, food and activity, and is crucial for our overall sleep health.
ChapterUnderstanding Melatonin's Natural Role in Sleep
EpisodeDr. Matthew Walker: The Science & Practice of Perfecting Your Sleep
PodcastHuberman Lab
A meta-analysis shows that there is very little evidence that melatonin can improve sleep, and it only increases the total amount of sleep by 3.9 minutes on average.
1:43:10 - 1:45:43 (02:32)
Summary
A meta-analysis shows that there is very little evidence that melatonin can improve sleep, and it only increases the total amount of sleep by 3.9 minutes on average.