HEALTHWAFB BATON ROUGE
How melatonin works and what you should know about it
Melatonin is a hormone that regulates the body's circadian rhythm, signaling the body to prepare for sleep by lowering temperature and slowing digestion. Dr. Michael Howell advises that it benefits people with circadian rhythm delays (night owls) but should be avoided by early risers. General sleep tips include limiting caffeine, avoiding large evening meals, and maintaining a consistent wake-up time.
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