We hear so much about Melatonin as a natural sleep aid for insomnia. Does Straight 2 Sleep contain melatonin?
No – here’s why… Most studies show melatonin to be only minimally effective for insomnia. Melatonin side effects may include daytime sleepiness, dizziness, headaches, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, confusion, sleepwalking and nightmares. Some studies suggest that melatonin increases the risk of seizures, but others disagree. Melatonin may interact with various medications as well. The optimal dose of melatonin isn’t certain, and the long-term effects are unknown. Melatonin is a hormone therefore difficult to determine how much to use. The 5 HTP in Straight 2 Sleep improves your brain’s ability to produce melatonin naturally and re-establish normal levels over time eliminating the need for melatonin in the formula.
