A client once told me he picked up melatonin at Lidl, just tossed it in the cart like it was chewing gum.
Here’s the thing: melatonin is a hormone.
Not a vitamin. Not a harmless supplement.
It’s not like magnesium, where your body can flush out the excess.
If you overuse melatonin, it can mess with your hormones, mood, metabolism, and sleep cycle in a big way, especially if it’s low quality or poorly dosed.
Most people don’t know that in many countries, melatonin isn’t even regulated.
Some pills have been found to contain up to 478 percent more than the label claims.
If you’re considering melatonin, speak with your doctor first.
Buying it at a discount store isn’t harmless. It’s short-term thinking with long-term consequences.
And here’s the deeper truth: melatonin doesn’t fix sleep.
It simply tells your brain, “It’s nighttime.”
It won’t help you stay asleep.
It won’t improve sleep quality.
And it won’t calm your overstimulated nervous system.
So… what’s the alternative?
Support your body to produce melatonin naturally by syncing with your circadian rhythm:
- Dim lights at least one hour before bed
- Stay off screens at night
- Do calming exercise for your nervous system
- Keep your bedroom dark
- Get natural light in your eyes each morning
- Leave your phone outside the room
- Sleep and wake at consistent times
This isn’t about hacks.
It’s about rhythm, and rhythm is what your nervous system needs to finally let go and rest.
Still relying on melatonin every night?
Let’s solve your sleep naturally and address the root, not just the symptom.
DM me here.
– Michi