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Melatonin: The hormone behind sleep and longevity

Discover how melatonin regulates sleep, affects hormones, and may influence long-term health.
Melatonin is one of the most widely used sleep supplements. Research has also overwhelmingly indicated that lack of sleep can lead to numerous health detriments, including chronic disease, mental ...
It can acutely raise blood glucose levels by suppressing insulin secretion, but in the long term, it may confer metabolic benefits.