{"id":1955731,"date":"2023-06-23T19:21:01","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T23:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-surprising-truth-about-americas-most-popular-sleep-supplement\/"},"modified":"2023-06-23T19:22:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-23T23:22:16","slug":"the-surprising-truth-about-americas-most-popular-sleep-supplement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-surprising-truth-about-americas-most-popular-sleep-supplement\/","title":{"rendered":"The Surprising Truth About America&#8217;s Most Popular Sleep Supplement\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthe-surprising-truth-about-americas-most-popular-sleep-supplement%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1955731&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Surprising Truth About America&#8217;s Most Popular Sleep Supplement<\/h2>\n<p><em>This article was sponsored by The Wellness Company.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Americans are facing an epidemic of sleeplessness, and it\u2019s killing us: Matthew Walker detailed in his book, \u201cWhy We Sleep,\u201d the fact that insufficient sleep is linked to a range of health issues, including increased risk of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and weakened immune function.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted the impact of sleep deprivation on mental health, with sleep disorders being strongly associated with conditions such as anxiety and depression.<\/p>\n<p>As a result, many Americans are turning to <strong>melatonin<\/strong>, a hormone supplement to help them sleep.<\/p>\n<p>However, safety research is starting to come back with alarming news about the risks of the popular hormone supplement:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>1. Sleep-wake cycle disruption:<\/h3>\n<p>When used inappropriately or at incorrect dosages, melatonin can disrupt the body\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/your-risk-of-heart-disease-diabetes-increases-if-you-do-this-at-night\/\" title=\"Your Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes Increases If You do This at Night\">natural sleep-wake cycle<\/a>, known as the circadian rhythm. This can lead to further sleep problems, weight gain, and a loss of the restorative effects of deep sleep.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Hormonal effects:<\/h3>\n<p>Melatonin is a hormone that can influence other hormones in the body. Prolonged or excessive use of melatonin supplements may potentially disrupt the normal production of hormones, including reproductive hormones.<\/p>\n<h3>3. Drug interactions:<\/h3>\n<p>Melatonin can interact with certain medications, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ex-white-house-testing-czar-says-biden-at-risk-after-contracting-covid-19\/\" title=\"Ex-White House Testing Czar Says Biden \u2018At Risk\u2019 After Contracting COVID-19\">including blood thinners<\/a>, immunosuppressants, and birth control pills. It is important to consult with a healthcare professional if you are taking any medications to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-surprising-truth-about-americas-most-popular-sleep-supplement\/\" title=\"America's top sleep supplement holds unexpected truths.\">avoid potentially dangerous interactions<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Dependence and tolerance:<\/h3>\n<p>There is evidence to suggest that long-term use of melatonin can lead to dependence or a decreased response over time, meaning higher doses may be required to achieve the same sleep-inducing effects. In turn, this increases the risks of other side effects manifesting themselves.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Poor quality control:<\/h3>\n<p>In 2017, a\u202fstudy\u202fpublished in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine\u202ffound that the content of most melatonin supplements varied widely from their label claims. True concentrations ranged from 83 percent less than to 478 percent more than the amount listed on the label. Moreover, most melatonin is produced in China with hard-to-validate safety data.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>As a result of these human health concerns, melatonin is currently banned from over-the-counter sales in Europe, Japan, Australia and Canada \u2013 yet it remains for sale on the U.S. market despite the risk.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, if you\u2019re suffering from poor sleep, there are effective herbal remedies that can be taken to avoid the dangers of melatonin.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Peter McCullough and his chief medical team at The Wellness Company designed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.health\/products\/restful-sleep-formula?ref=moNjZRmRKEkrn&#038;utm_source=www.westernjournal.com&#038;utm_medium=sponsoredpost&#038;utm_campaign=WJtruthaboutsleep\">Restful Sleep Formula<\/a> to give you the best night\u2019s sleep of your life \u2014 without the use of the hormone melatonin.<\/p>\n<p>In\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.health\/products\/restful-sleep-formula?ref=moNjZRmRKEkrn&#038;utm_source=www.westernjournal.com&#038;utm_medium=sponsoredpost&#038;utm_campaign=WJtruthaboutsleep\">The Wellness Company\u2019s Restful Sleep Formula<\/a>, you will find:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Passionflower<\/strong> relaxes you and promotes an easy start to your sleep routine.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rafuma leaf<\/strong> stabilizes the mind and prepares it for restful sleep.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kava<\/strong> mitigates the impacts of stress as you wind down.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chamomile<\/strong> has time-tested properties such as providing a gentle calming effect on the brain and body.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Valerian root<\/strong> helps reduce anxiety.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ashwagandha root<\/strong> helps regulate the negative impacts of daily stress on your immune system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Here\u2019s what people are saying about \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.health\/products\/restful-sleep-formula?ref=moNjZRmRKEkrn&#038;utm_source=www.westernjournal.com&#038;utm_medium=sponsoredpost&#038;utm_campaign=WJtruthaboutsleep\">The Wellness Company\u2019s Restful Sleep Formula<\/a>:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>\u201cProduct works well. Have been experiencing restful sleep and I\u2019m dreaming again. This product allows me to wake up feeling rested, less anxious and I\u2019m in a better mood throughout the day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI have struggled for years with undulating sleep patterns and I refuse to take a pharmaceutical sleep solution so I have tried natural supplements. Nothing has ever worked until this formula \u2026 so gentle so lovely. Wake up every day refreshed and alert. I am so thankful to have found this.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFor the first time in years I am sleeping restfully, staying asleep and dreaming again \u2026 This product works great and unlike when I would take melatonin or other sleep aids, I don\u2019t feel hung over when I wake up. It is everything they said it would be and I highly recommend trying it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThis sleep formula has a longer duration (6-8 hrs.) of sustained sleep than others I have used containing melatonin. I prefer a non-melatonin sleep aid \u2026 Take this product about 30-60 min. before retiring for the night. The experience with this company is top notch \u2026 from ordering on the Website, to customer support \u2026 all the way to shipping time and receiving your package in a well packed container\u2026 has been wonderful. Thank you to The Wellness Company!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to market research, purchasing all the components of the\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.health\/products\/restful-sleep-formula?ref=moNjZRmRKEkrn&#038;utm_source=www.westernjournal.com&#038;utm_medium=sponsoredpost&#038;utm_campaign=WJtruthaboutsleep\">Restful Sleep Formula\u202f<\/a> separately would cost almost $120 \u2014 but now, you can save 56 percent with the unique formulation in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.health\/products\/restful-sleep-formula?ref=moNjZRmRKEkrn&#038;utm_source=www.westernjournal.com&#038;utm_medium=sponsoredpost&#038;utm_campaign=WJtruthaboutsleep\">The Wellness Company\u2019s Restful Sleep Formula.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.twc.health\/products\/restful-sleep-formula?ref=moNjZRmRKEkrn&#038;utm_source=www.westernjournal.com&#038;utm_medium=sponsoredpost&#038;utm_campaign=WJtruthaboutsleep\">here<\/a> to order Dr. McCullough\u2019s Restful Sleep supplement.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>References:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Erland, L.A., &#038; Saxena, P.K. (2017). Melatonin natural health products and supplements: presence of serotonin and significant variability of melatonin content.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27855744\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine<\/a>,\u202f13(2), 275-281.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/how-sleep-works\/sleep-facts-statistics?ref=wu9ca6k9c45x4a\">https:\/\/www.sleepfoundation.org\/how-sleep-works\/sleep-facts-statistics<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5263069\/\">https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5263069\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><em><strong>Sponsored content is a service paid for by an advertiser and produced by Liftable Media.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The post <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/surprising-truth-americas-popular-sleep-supplement\/\">The Surprising Truth About America&#8217;s Most Popular Sleep Supplement\u00a0<\/a> appeared first on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\">The Western Journal<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This article was sponsored by The Wellness Company. 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