Proper Melatonin Timing

Why you are probably taking melatonin wrong.

Phase Shifting vs. Soporific

Melatonin is a hormone, not a sleeping pill.

Micro-dosing (0.3mg) hours before bed is for phase shifting.

Common Mistakes

Assuming this is easy.
Not tracking baseline data correctly.
Ignoring light exposure rules.

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