Written by a registered nurse

Sleep education hub

Clear, research based answers on melatonin and sleep after 40, from dose and timing to perimenopause and the 3am wake up.

Tyler Smith, RN Tyler Smith, RN, BSN
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What are melatonin strips? How they work, how fast, and how to use them

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A relaxed woman in her 40s sitting on her bed at night by a warm lamp

How much melatonin should I take? A nurse's guide to dose for adults

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Why do I feel groggy after melatonin? The melatonin hangover, explained

Why do I feel groggy after melatonin? The melatonin hangover, explained

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Why do I keep waking up at 3am? 9 reasons after 40, and how to fall back asleep

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Melatonin strips vs gummies vs pills vs powders: a nurse compares

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Why melatonin is not working for you: 4 reasons, and what to do instead

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