Melatrol: A Natural Sleep Aid

Everyone experiences periods where they just can't get enough sleep. Whether it is falling asleep, staying asleep or waking too early or too often, it all affects the bottom line, your body isn't getting the rest it needs. There are plenty of prescription sleep aids but many have undesirable side effects like a "hangover" effect in the morning or disturbing dreams and doing things in your sleep you don't remember like eating or talking. Wouldn't it be better to take something that works with your body's natural chemicals and hormones and isn't addictive?

One of Melatrol's key ingredients is melatonin, a naturally occurring substance produced in your brain by the pineal gland.  It helps to regulate the circadian rhythm.  Nighttime and darkness cause the hormone to be released and signals your body to feel tired and begin shutting down for the day.  It also works as a powerful antioxidant to help the machinery of cells function properly.  The melatonin used in supplements is extracted from plants and concentrated.  Some common sources include rice, cereals, olive oil and beer.  Consuming large amounts of these foods will not give large enough amounts, however, to produce the same effect.

Another component of Melatrol that has been used for hundreds of years is Valerian Root.  Valerian is a perennial plant found in North America, Europe and other parts of the world.  Its uses are quite varied and include: anxiety, restlessness, and insomnia.  It is commonly available as capsules or in teas such as Sleepytime™ from Celestial Seasonings.

Melatrol can be used for a variety of situations, including:

1)  Air Travel

2)  Insomnia

3)  Trouble falling asleep

4)  Establishing a normal sleep schedule - good for people who switch between day and night shifts.

Natural sleep aids like Melatrol are good alternatives to potentially addictive prescription sleep aids.  It has gained a lot of popularity recently and was mentioned in the January 2011 issue of Details magazine. As always, talk to a doctor about difficulty sleeping before taking any sleep aid.