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How Melatonin Supplements Work, Explained in 65 Seconds

Melatonin supplements may help some people fall asleep, and here’s the science behind how they work.

Marisa Taylor KarasSanjai Sinha, MD
Written by Marisa Taylor Karas | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD
Updated on April 11, 2025
Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD | April 11, 2025

Some people like to use melatonin supplements as a sleep aid for jet lag and/or insomnia. In this video, learn how melatonin supplements work in the body to help you fall asleep.

You can read more about melatonin and how to use melatonin supplements safely here.

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Marisa Taylor Karas is a freelance journalist based in Brooklyn who has covered health, gender, and technology for 15 years. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Al Jazeera America, among other publications, and also served as managing editor of the Mellon Foundation in New York City.
Sanjai Sinha, MD
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Sanjai Sinha, MD, is a board-certified physician with over 20 years of experience. He specializes in internal medicine.

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