What is Melatonin?
Melatonin is a naturally occurring hormone that is produced by the pineal gland, located in the middle of the brain. The pineal gland is essential towards the production of melatonin. During the day, the pineal gland is turned off, thus producing no melatonin. [1] However, at night, the pineal gland becomes active as a result of suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) turning it on. [2] The production of melatonin typically begins around 9pm, when the pineal gland becomes active. The pineal gland discharges melatonin in mammals, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and humans. [3] A primary killer of melatonin is bright lights, including computer screens, lamps, and other objects that emit strong beams of light. Therefore if you are a person who looks at screens until you go to bed, you may find it difficult to get to sleep quickly. This occurs because the screens are killing the melatonin production within your bloodstream, thus making it harder to fall asleep quicker. [4]
Potential Benefits of Melatonin
Data suggests that melatonin works in concert with your circadian rhythms to help determine when it is time for your body to sleep. [5] Circadian rhythms are essentially the “clock” of our bodies. The supplementation of appropriately timed melatonin consumption may help your mind and body to rest and recover properly by keeping your circadian rhythms normal. [6] If you live in a place with severe seasonal changes such as New England, you may find yourself experiencing low quality sleep in the darker months. Stress, aging, and artificial light may also cause a decrease in melatonin production. [7]
Do Tru Drinks Have Melatonin?
If you are looking for a wellness shot with melatonin, Tru Dream Shot (Sleep Blend) might be the right choice for you.
Company Disclaimer
While all of our product development was guided by years of meticulous research, data collection, and thoughtful conversations with experts, Tru is not making any of the above claims for its products. We recognize that the data represented is limited compared to the sea of information available and that each study likely utilized a different quantity and source of ingredients to conduct their experiments. As always, consult your physician before use if you are pregnant, nursing, have a medical condition, or are taking any medication.
