Episode Summary
When most people need a little help with sleep, they think of melatonin. But here are the problems with melatonin and why it’s not the total fix.
Key Takeaways To Tune In For
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[1:02] Our bodies naturally produce melatonin
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[1:33] Most products on the market don’t provide the melatonin in a way that mimics our bodies natural rhythm
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[2:10] The half life of melatonin is only 40-50 minutes
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[3:22] The body eliminates melatonin faster when it’s taken as an immediate release supplement
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[4:15] The delivery system is as important as the nutrients
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[5:35] How Sleep Relief is different than other melatonin supplements
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[6:15] This formula targets the different stages of sleep throughout the night
Resources talked about in this episode
- Product mentioned – Sleep Relief
- Blog mentioned – Why Melatonin isn’t Enough
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