Melatonin: A Deep Dive into the Science Beyond Sleep

You've been told melatonin is just a simple sleep aid, but that's barely scratching the surface. Despite recent, misleading headlines from the AHA , melatonin is one of the body's most potent protective molecules.

This deep dive into the research reveals its true role as the "body's night-shift supervisor". I explore its power as a master antioxidant that boosts glutathione and a strong anti-inflammatory. Discover its critical function in metabolic health, where it improves insulin sensitivity and allows your pancreas to heal at night. Learn how it's essential for neuroprotection, enhancing the brain's "glymphatic detox" system during deep sleep to clear beta-amyloid proteins linked to Alzheimer's.

I also bust dangerous myths about dosing (no, it won't shut down your natural production ) and explore why it's a far superior choice to pharmaceuticals like Ambien, which may reduce this vital brain-cleaning process.