Huberman Lab Clips(@HLPClips):Why I don't take melatonin to fall asleep: - Melatonin suppresses the onset of puberty. In kids and babies it's released all day and night and that tonic release holds back the hormones that trigger puberty - It helps you fall asleep but won't help you stay asleep. Many people wake 3-5 hours later unable to get back down - It's a hormone sold over the counter and completely unregulated. Tested brands ran from 15% of what's listed on the bottle to 400 times more Consult a healthcare professional before adding or removing anything. @hubermanlab

2026.10.18 14:59

Why I don't take melatonin to fall asleep: - Melatonin suppresses the onset of puberty. In kids and babies it's released all day and night and that tonic release holds back the hormones that trigger puberty - It helps you fall asleep but won't help you stay asleep. Many people wake 3-5 hours later unable to get back down - It's a hormone sold over the counter and completely unregulated. Tested brands ran from 15% of what's listed on the bottle to 400 times more Consult a healthcare professional before adding or removing anything. @hubermanlab