Melatonin and Sleep
Melatonin is released by the pineal gland, found within the brain. Melatonin is a ‘neurohormone’ which can be used to regulate sleep-wake cycles and help with the timing of your circadian rhythm (24-hour internal clock). Production and release of melatonin is activated by darkness and depressed by external/environmental light sources, so falling asleep while watching Netflix isn’t helpful ;o). Being exposed to light at night can block melatonin production. Melatonin can be su