<p dir="ltr">Today, I’m flying solo for a deep—well, more like a just-scratching-the-surface—dive into one of the body’s most fascinating hormones: melatonin. After getting so many of your questions about how melatonin really works, whether it’s just about sleep, and how it might support healthy aging, I decided to tackle all those hot topics head-on in this episode.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Download my <strong>FREE guide</strong> to my <strong>top 5 peptides</strong> for longevity:  <a href="https://www.natniddam.com/top5" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.natniddam.com/top5</a></p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><strong>What we discuss:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Why melatonin is complex; plans for future episodes ... 00:00:42</p> <p dir="ltr">Melatonin as darkness hormone; comparison with vitamin D ... 00:01:51</p> <p dir="ltr">Top science-backed facts about melatonin ... 00:03:25</p> <p dir="ltr">Light exposure’s impact and blue light mitigation tips ... 00:05:09</p> <p dir="ltr">Bioidentical melatonin in plants and animals; supplement notes ... 00:06:41</p> <p dir="ltr">Production in pineal gland and gut; unique roles ... 00:07:24</p> <p dir="ltr">Melatonin decline with age and rationale for supplementation ... 00:09:02</p> <p dir="ltr">Calcified pineal gland and bioregulator benefits ... 00:10:03</p> <p dir="ltr">Melatonin’s antioxidant, skin, mitochondrial, and anti-cancer effects ... 00:10:37</p> <p dir="ltr">High-dose melatonin in research and cancer ... 00:12:21</p> <p dir="ltr">Melatonin from food—phytomelatonin vs. synthetic ... 00:18:37</p> <p dir="ltr">Supplements: dependency, dosing, and genetic factors ... 00:21:57</p> <p dir="ltr">Practical tips for dosing and timing ... 00:23:22</p> <p dir="ltr">Potential drug interactions and safety ... 00:27:38</p> <p dir="ltr">Wide-ranging health impacts and future research ... 00:28:26</p> <p dir="ltr">Product recommendations and tracking results ... 00:29:55</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><strong>Our Amazing Sponsor:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="http://profound-health.com/">OraltidePro</a>  - A unique mouthwash that: Promotes growth of shrinking gums, Speeds healing of mouth & tongue, Prevents oral infections (such as gingivitis), Helps with enamel remineralization, Reduces bacteria growth and etching and Fills slots in damaged enamel. check out OraltidePro<img title=":tm:" src="https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXcwbZRVt18onL_Q107wI9Z4TMMhdY7CSDE4AYkUJZI00q9SucfZ0PDVQaQ5f57gEINFwnlUMmdiP6uQXcQAgMmcc7h28WASRzoNmM-AWIh4qq5-KZKQ-w6QArQhO7j46xMtUuRPvw?key=gSt3LouT3As_zpSx3Ilkaw" alt="™️" width="16" height="16"> at <a href="http://profound-health.com/">profound-health.com</a> and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p><strong>More from Nat: </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmholC48MqRC50UffIZOMOQ">YouTube Channel</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.natniddam.com/bsp-community">Join My Membership Community</a></p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/i7d5m0">Sign up for My Newsletter</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nathalieniddam/">Instagram</a> </p> <p dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/biohackingsuperhumanperformance">Facebook Group</a></p>