Melatonin

Support is thin so far; melatonin supplements can affect natural hormone rhythms.

Worth exploring

For melatonin supplementation for sleep.

Sourced from the doctors, PhDs and clinicians behind Entrain. Updated

The strongest voice

“if you take a band-aid like melatonin on top of poor diet and lifestyle and exercise routine then you're glossing over the hundreds of things downstream”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:19:00

In their own words

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a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator recommend
“Low doses around 300-400 micrograms can be effective and safer than high doses which cause drowsiness and headaches.”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:27:00

a former research biochemist conditional
“Using physiological doses of melatonin like 200 micrograms may be more tenable for long-term use than typical milligram doses.”

a former research biochemist · source video

a nutritional sciences PhD recommend
“Melatonin is especially useful when switching time zones”

a nutritional sciences PhD · source video · 00:06:00 sponsored

a molecular biology PhD against
“Exogenous melatonin can downregulate endogenous production and cause apoptosis in the wrong tissues, potentially leading to retinal problems and ocular melanoma.”

a molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:28:00

a board-certified internal medicine doctor neutral
“The expert describes melatonin's role in mitochondrial repair during day and night.”

a board-certified internal medicine doctor · Instagram reel

a certified nutrition and mineral coach recommend
“Melatonin inhibits HIF-1a and regulates apoptosis in cancer cells and is a potent endogenous antioxidant, but most people produce almost none due to artificial light exposure and sunscreen use.”

a certified nutrition and mineral coach · Instagram reel

Worth discussing with your GP, especially if you take medication or are pregnant. Entrain describes what is publicly taught; it does not prescribe.

Journaling

Journaling can help process emotions, reflect on experiences, and support overall mental health.

Strong consensus

“jamie pennebaker's work i really like the idea of the importance of journaling the importance of getting your emotions out you know reflecting on the experience on paper or electronically”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:26:30

Social connection

Social connection is foundational for well-being and supports both mental and physical health throughout life.

Strong consensus

“it's so important that we do spend time with people we love and trust and we build those relationships through through having meals with others through going to social events”

a licensed acupuncturist and clinician-educator · source video · 00:01:30

Parasympathetic activation

Prioritizing rest and digest states helps balance stress and recovery.

Strong consensus

“We actually have to actively pursue a more parasympathetic state in order to achieve it today I think it's kind of an unprecedented time for our species”

a Princeton-trained molecular biology PhD · source video · 00:55:30