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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Lifestyle
Georgie Darling

Best melatonin supplements for better sleep: Top picks

You've tried counting sheep, you've sampled all of the lavender pillow sprays and you're well-versed in the ways of avoiding screens before bed. But still, sleep refuses to come. The next recommended step? Melatonin supplements.

Melatonin is a hormone naturally produced by the pineal gland in your brain. It is involved in regulating the body's circadian rhythm—the 24-hour internal clock that controls your sleep and wake cycles. Often used as a natural sleep aid, melatonin plays a key role in regulating the body's internal clock, and adding it to your bedtime routine could be the answer to your problems.

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