Melatonin is a natural hormone in our bodies that helps regulate our sleep-wake cycle. It tells our brain when it's time to sleep, making us sleepy at night and more awake during the day. Full definition
By exposing babies to natural daylight, and avoiding artificial lighting at night, parents can help a new baby develop mature patterns of melatonin production. (parentingscience.com)
Working through the night, being exposed to excess light, jet lag, poor diet and more can all contribute to the disruption of melatonin production and therefore your sleep. (azhealthyfamilies.org)
Experts advise taking a vitamin D supplement early in the day since it can cause a drop in melatonin levels. (wellnessnova.com)