Stop Taking Melatonin

It does more harm than good

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Melatonin is not a sleep aid. It is not a supplement. It does not induce sleep. It is a hormone used to regulate your sleep/wake cycle. If you’re taking it every night or nearly every night, stop taking it. Just like most other hormones like testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone, it should not be available over the counter (OTC). But it is. So here we are.