Melatonin is described as a powerful antioxidant that upregulates the glutathione system. It's used by the mitochondria to combat reactive oxygen species.
12/5/2024
"The speaker mentions melatonin as a common sleep aid and discusses its effects on inducing sleepiness and its potential impact on hormone regulation. However he explains why light manupulation may be more helpful and provides better control."
6/12/2025
"The speaker discusses melatonin supplements and their use as sleep aids. The supplements were noted to be commonly purchased by consumers."
"The podcast discusses melatonin supplementation and its limited effectiveness as a sleep aid for healthy adults based on a meta-analysis. The meta analysis suggests that melatonin increases total sleep time by approximately 3.9 minutes on average and sleep efficiency by 2.2%."
1/16/2025
"The podcaster mentions melatonin while discussing sleep aids, but specifically advises *against* supplementing with it due to high dosage concerns and potential negative effects on hormones. A listener interested in sleep aids might want to learn more, although the podcaster advises against purchasing."
2/24/2025
"Melatonin is mentioned in the podcast as being produced by the mitochondria, it also supports the body by cleaning up free-radicals. Supplemental melatonin is mentioned as being useful at night while sleeping."