Melatonin

Can A Melatonin Supplement Improve Sleep?

Everyday stresses can take their toll not only on how much we can get done every day, but can also affect whether we get a good night’s sleep. Melatonin plays a big role in how well our body goes to sleep.

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced naturally within our bodies that helps us know when it’s time to sleep. This hormone, released by the pineal gland, helps the brain to determine the time of day and triggers our sleep response. As we get older, melatonin production declines. 

Because melatonin plays such an essential role in getting a good night’s rest, melatonin supplements have become increasingly popular in recent years.

What Does Melatonin Do?

Our bodies have an internal response that is triggered by light and darkness. This internal response is referred to as our circadian rhythm. If you have ever experienced jet lag or sleep deprivation while still feeling tired yet unable to sleep, it is likely because the circadian rhythms within your body have been disrupted. 

Researchers have found that using melatonin supplements can help normalize sleep patterns when used on a short-term basis. How melatonin does this is it reduces the amount of time that it takes to fall asleep. This is especially helpful if your sleep has been delayed for two hours or more. 

So far, researchers have found that a melatonin supplement has shown efficacy in improving sleep patterns of blind patients, those suffering from shift work disorder, patients with a history of chronic insomnia, and those who are suffering from sleepiness because of the onset of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Melatonin also interacts with the body’s immune system. Researchers have found that the antioxidant properties found in melatonin might help the body ward off some illnesses such as viruses and bacterial infections. 

Why is getting adequate sleep so important?

Getting an adequate amount of sleep is essential for everyone. Doctors recommend that anyone, especially over the age of 50, should get between 7 to 8 hours of sleep every night to maintain good health.

Doctors and scientists have known for a long time that getting enough sleep can help prevent a host of other health disorders such as:

• High blood pressure
• Obesity
• Heart disease
• Neurodegenerative Disorders such as Alzheimer’s & dementia
• Depression
• Loss of Memory
• Immunodeficiencies and increased susceptibility to colds, flu & other illnesses

Melatonin capsules

In a recent report, researchers with the Sleep Foundation released a study that showed that because we are more prone to be exposed to light from televisions, phones, and other devices, it can affect our circadian

 rhythms and the natural production of melatonin in the body. 

Light at night or LAN may result in increased health risks, such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes. Scientists advise it’s a good idea to sleep with as little light as possible and to avoid charging any electronic devices next to where you sleep, for example, to avoid exposure to the blue light that can disrupt a sound sleep. 

How Can a Melatonin Supplement Help?

Melatonin is considered a “darkness hormone” that can help get a good night’s sleep. Scientific studies have shown that taking a melatonin supplement occasionally can be very effective at helping to ease some sleep disorders in both adults and children. 

While taking a melatonin supplement is generally considered safe, however, it is intended to be taken for short periods of time. If you find yourself becoming too reliant on melatonin to fall asleep, you may need to see a sleep specialist.

There is no official recommended dose when taking a melatonin supplement for adults. According to the Sleep Foundation, however, a good range is between 0.5 to 5 milligrams.  

Children and adults over the age of 55 should use extra caution when taking melatonin supplements. According to a recent report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), during the Covid-19 pandemic, poison control centers around the country noted an increase in the number of calls due to melatonin overdoses in children under the age of five. 

For these reasons, discussing with a physician or other healthcare professional is very important before taking melatonin or any other nutritional supplement.

Introducing Sir Jason Winters Melatonin Gummies

Here at Sir Jason Winters International, we know how important getting adequate sleep is for everyone. Sleep allows us to rest and our body to repair itself.  

Just two of our Sir Jason Winters Melatonin Gummies contain 5 milligrams of melatonin in a tasty form. Each gummy contains natural flavors and colors along with elderberry concentrate as an extra immune boost. 

For those times when your internal clock is a bit off, or you need just a little help to get to sleep, take two gummies a half hour before going to bed. 

Because we are so excited about this new product, we are offering our melatonin gummies at a special introductory price. Each bottle contains 90 of our melatonin gummies, regularly priced at $24.50 each, and is now available for a limited time for just $9.95!

You get a month’s supply of our delicious melatonin gummies made with the highest quality ingredients. Today we are proud to offer it to our customers at a price that will make you want to order more than one bottle!

Disclaimer: 

Please note that all information provided on this blog is not intended to recommend, diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any medical condition or to replace the advice of a qualified doctor or other healthcare professional. No statements made herein have been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

Please do not exceed the recommended dose of this product. Keep out of the reach of children. Before consuming tea or any other natural health supplement, please consult your doctor.

Please note that this product contains coconut oil. If you are allergic to coconut, do not take this product.

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