09/09/2025
While melatonin is best known for regulating your sleep–wake cycle, modern science reveals it plays roles across numerous body systems:
Beyond sleep, what role does Melatonin play?
We all know Melatonin as a role for promoting sleep benefits, below I have compiled other benefits of Melatonin.
Multifunctional hormone
Impacts immunity, heart health, antioxidants, sleep, and metabolism
DNA repair in shift workers
Supplements may boost repair—potentially reducing cancer risk
“Melatonin reduces levels of IL-1, IL-6, IL-8, and TNF … Melatonin is safe with few side effects, which makes it an excellent agent…”
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbi.2021.01.034
Anti-inflammatory properties
Reduces inflammatory cytokines with few side effects
Sleep improvements
Modest benefit in falling asleep, less potent than Rx sleep meds
Antioxidant & mitochondrial roles
Protects cells, supports mitochondrial function
Hormone rhythm regulation
Works inversely with cortisol to govern sleep/wake transitions
Safety & supplementation trends
Rising use, variable efficacy, side-effects at high doses, risk in children
With that mentioned, be sure to consult a physician, nutritionist or naturapath before committing to any type of dosage.