Don't Sleep on Melatonin Science

In this episode, Jess and Sarah explore the science of sleep and melatonin with Dr. Beth Malow, a renowned sleep specialist. They discuss the safety, effectiveness, and proper use of melatonin, especially for children and neurodiverse populations, emphasizing informed decision-making and behavioral strategies.   Watch the conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mXT_4GNBOLY   Melatonin blogs: http://medium.com/@bethmalow Websites: bethswisdom.com; beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com; togethernow.substack.com https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31982581/   (00:00) Intro & Public Health Update (04:21) What Is Melatonin? (06:35) Does Melatonin Help You STAY Asleep? (07:55) Safety And Regulation Of Melatonin (11:58) Side Effects? (14:19) Age Considerations (15:29) The Importance Of Sleep (18:51) Long Term Use And Puberty Concerns? (22:13) Who Should NOT Take Melatonin? (23:27) Any Risk Of Development Of Dependency? (24:32) Differences In Use For Adults vs. Children (27:01) Any Other Common Questions Or Concerns? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.