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4 facts about the sleep hormone melatonin
Hey Pretty, sometimes you just can't fall asleep. No matter how many sheep you've counted, whether you've listened to an audio book or even tried a new mattress. All well-intentioned tips, but empty words don't help you fall asleep. We'll show you what melatonin is and why it can be a real sleep aid.
1. getting tired
Have you ever wondered why you actually get tired? This is due to the sleep hormone melatonin, which is produced by the body itself... It is released when it is dark and makes you tired. As gentle as the sandman himself.
2. Fall asleep faster
Have you ever gotten an energy kick while brushing your teeth? One minute you're lying tired on the sofa, the next you're wide awake - crazy. As long as you don't brush your teeth by candlelight, it's no wonder, because blue light suppresses the sleep hormone melatonin. For melatonin to work, it has to be dark, which is why it's best to keep your hands off your cell phone when you're lying in bed. Then you will notice how the sleep hormone helps you to fall asleep more quickly.
3. Regulated sleep-wake rhythm
Did you know that melatonin helps you to avoid always being awake in the evening and tired in the morning? Melatonin is your little helper for a regular sleep-wake rhythm. The release of the sleep hormone in your body makes it tired and signals to you "Hey, it's bedtime! Off to bed". Because this rhythm is often disrupted on long journeys, melatonin can also help you overcome jet lag.
4. Fit for the day
If you make sure that melatonin can work in the evening and is reduced again in the morning by sufficient light, you have the best conditions for a well-rested and fresh start to the day. Suppressing melatonin through brightness in the morning makes you alert and motivated. Melatonin therefore also indirectly ensures that you have a motivated start to the day! Good morning!
