Does Melatonin Do Anything?

Reactions Science Videos | May 08, 2018

Check out Hot Mess here: https://www.youtube.com/HotMessPBS Melatonin is a supplement that’s supposed to help you sleep. But does it work? What’s the chemistry of this sleep aid? This week on Reactions, we go into the chemistry of melatonin and the realities of supplements.

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Does Melatonin Really Help You Sleep?

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