How can I boost my own natural melatonin production?
Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in the body, and it is used to tell your brain that it is time to go to sleep. When the retina in your eyes is exposed to darkness as the day comes to an end, a signal is sent out to send melatonin into your brain. For many people today, lights before bed, a bad sleep/wake cycle, and stress from other factors can inhibit their bodies from producing the amount of melatonin they need to relax and fall asleep in a reasonable time. In this blog, we will explore how to naturally increase the melatonin made in your body to help you get better sleep.
Limit light exposure before bed. After all, melatonin is made when your eyes are exposed to darkness; light from phones, tv, and other sources before bed limits the amount of melatonin that is produced. If you like to use electronics before bed, consider getting blue light glasses, as blue light in particular suppresses melatonin production.
Maintain a constant sleep cycle. Your body has a 24-hour internal clock called your circadian rhythm. It also uses this clock to determine when to produce melatonin, and by going to sleep at a consistent time, your internal clock will be better regulated and will support the natural production of melatonin.
Find a relaxing bedtime routine. Calming activities such as reading a book can help to signal to your body that it is time to sleep. Each person has their own preference as to what is relaxing, but finding an activity to relax will help your body signal when bedtime is.
Manage your stress. High stress levels can disrupt melatonin production and make it hard to sleep. Finding ways to manage the stress in your life will benefit your sleep.
Limit caffeine and alcohol intake. Caffeine and alcohol are known to disrupt your sleep cycle, so limiting their intake can help boost natural melatonin production.
There are many ways to naturally increase the amount of melatonin produced in your body. Maintaining these methods on a routine basis is key to having success. If these methods are not working for you, you can consider taking melatonin as a supplement, and to find out how much to take you can click here.
Additionally, you can learn more about the negative effects on both physical and mental health in our blog post: "Melatonin sleep spray benefits and usage: Fall asleep fast" or "Healthier Holidays: Tips for Reducing the After-Party Impact"
Lori Atkins
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