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Melatonin Timing: Key to Sleep Aid Effectiveness?

3/6/2026

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  • Dr. Kat Lederle, a sleep counsellor, warns that melatonin should be taken two hours before bedtime to be effective.
  • Alice Mushrooms, the company behind Nightcap chocolate, claims its product can have effects within 15 to 45 minutes.
  • This timing discrepancy may impact the effectiveness of these sleep aids for users.