Episode
Is This Right for Me? Melatonin: The Truth About Dose, Timing, and Sleep
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- Commune with Jeff Krasno
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- Apr 28, 2026
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- 2574
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Summary
Melatonin is one of the most consumed supplements in America and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of The Commune Podcast, Jeff Krasno digs into what melatonin actually does, why most people take too much at the wrong time, and what the research says about sleep, kids, and the regulatory loophole that put a hormone on the candy shelf. In this episode: Why melatonin is a clock signal, not a sleeping pill The dosage gap between physiology and the bottle A 2023 JAMA study found 88% of melatonin gummies were mislabeled Pediatric use, ER visits, and questions around puberty timing How morning sunlight and dim evenings often outperform a pill This episode is for anyone reaching for melatonin at bedtime, parents weighing it for their kids, and listeners who want to know if their supplement is actually solving the problem they think it is. This episode was made possible by: Beyond Biohacking: Save $400 on any ticket with code COMMUNE400 at beyondconference.com. LMNT: Get a free 8-count Sample Pack of LMNT’s most popular drink mix flavors with any purchase at drinklmnt.com/commune. Vivobarefoot: Try Vivobarefoot risk-free with a 100-day return guarantee, and get 15% off your order at vivobarefoot.com/commune. Bon Charge: Get 15% off when you order at boncharge.com and use promo code COMMUNE Sunlighten: Visit sunlighten.com/commune Up to 2,100 off saunas and $50 off Red Light Products with code “COMMUNE”