Is melatonin the answer to a good night's sleep?

What's That Rash?

If you've ever complained about a bad night's sleep, you might've been urged to take melatonin. 

It's a hormone our bodies naturally produce, and also a supplement that many claim can cure insomnia and leave you better rested. 

But Norman and Tegan tuck into all the reasons we shouldn't be taking melatonin lightly. 

References

  • What do we really know about the safety and efficacy of melatonin for sleep disorders?
  • Is melatonin safe for children?
  • Quantity of Melatonin and CBD in Melatonin Gummies Sold in the US
  • Clinical trial on the effect of regular tea drinking on iron accumulation in genetic haemochromatosis

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