Melatonin: To take or not to take?

<p>In today's episode, we're talking about a commonly perpetuated myth that taking melatonin stops your body's own production of melatonin. </p> <p>However, the factors that decrease melatonin production are often overlooked. Factors such as, a diet comprised of processed foods, excess caffeine intake, time indoors and lack of exercise. </p> <p>Melatonin is created in the digestive tract and plays a significant role in regulating intestinal motility, you may have heard of SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) which is essentially a digestive infection caused by poor intestinal motility.  </p> <p>Optimal GI production of melatonin can support overcoming SIBO. It helps regulate the immune response, helps to breakdown fatty acids for energy, and supports optimal heart function.</p> <p>The research on the positive effects of melatonin on the body is just getting started.</p> <p> </p> <p>--------</p> <p>Start accumulating health with the Shake the Sugar guide:</p> <p>⬇️⬇️⬇️</p> <p><a href= "https://drwholeness.com/stsguide">https://drwholeness.com/stsguide</a></p> <p>Ask your lifestyle health questions on social media, tag @drwholeness and use #accumulatehealth.</p> <p>--------</p> <p>Connect with Dr. Matt online:</p> <p>📍 Instagram </p> <p><a href= "https://instagram.com/drwholeness">https://instagram.com/drwholeness</a></p> <p>📍 Facebook</p> <p><a href= "https://facebook.com/drwholeness">https://facebook.com/drwholeness</a></p> <p>📍 Website</p> <p><a href= "https://drwholeness.com/">https://drwholeness.com</a></p> <p>📍 YouTube</p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjrZpVN_JrfqaRdb9Z16rw/r</a> </p>