Body's Solution for Sleep

Deep inside the brain sits the tiny, pinecone-shaped pineal gland. As nighttime sets in, this pea-sized gland begins to produce and secrete the hormone of darkness: melatonin.

Melatonin participates in the regulation of the circadian rhythm and is associated with a soporific effect, hence promoting falling asleep.

It works by signaling to your body that it’s time for sleep, turning off day functions and switching on night functions. As melatonin levels rise, typically a few hours before bedtime, levels of cortisol, the stress hormone, fall. Breathing slows, body temperature falls, and soon your eyelids feel heavy.¹

Unfortunately, like many hormones, melatonin production declines significantly as we age.

Natural melatonin production peaks in puberty, and by age 30, levels have already dropped by more than half.¹

Our modern lifestyle also has a negative impact. Late bedtime routines and exposure to blue light at dawn and nighttime both impact the natural circadian cycle and reduce melatonin secretion signaling.²