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This episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Lifeforce, and Lumebox.\xa0\n\nWhat if we told you there\u2019s a holy grail of molecules that can prevent early aging, promote longevity, and help prevent dementia and Alzheimer\u2019s? This super powerful hormone, neurotransmitter, and antioxidant is melatonin. Today\u2019s episode is a masterclass on melatonin and its crucial role in our bodies.\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Show, Dhru sits down with Dr. Deanna Minich to discuss the crucial role of melatonin in our body as an antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and circadian regulator. Dr. Minich reveals early warning signs of low melatonin levels and lifestyle habits that can disrupt its production. She also covers the latest research on melatonin and critical considerations for supplementation. If you are looking for a deep dive into melatonin, this episode is for you.\xa0\nDr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition researcher, educator, and functional medicine-trained clinician with a unique approach to nutrition that combines physiology and psychology. She has served on the Institute of Functional Medicine\u2019s Nutrition Advisory Board and curriculum committee and is a faculty member teaching nutrition for the Advanced Practice Module for Environmental Health. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association and is President of the American College of Nutrition.\xa0\n\nIn this episode, Dhru and Dr. Minich\xa0dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\nThe Crucial Role Melatonin Plays In the Body (00:00:33 / 00:00:33)\n\nEarly Warning Signs That Your Melatonin Is Low (2:22 / 2:22)\n\nMelatonin Production and The Circadian System (9:35 / 6:15)\n\nBrain Health and Preventing Alzheimer\u2019s (13:06 / 9:46)\n\nLifestyle Habits That Disrupt Melatonin and Corrective Measures (17:34 / 14:14)\n\nMelatonin Supplements and Synthetic Production and Testing (29:16 / 24:15)\n\nThe Research: What We Know (38:00 / 33:00)\n\nHow Melatonin Is Made (43:00 / 38:00)\n\nWho Should and Should Not Take Melatonin (50:41 / 45:40)\n\nThe Rebound Effect (1:02:00 / 57:00)\xa0\n\nMelatonin As a Routine Supplement (1:06:30 / 1:01:30)\n\nPersonalization For Your Phenotype\xa0(1:10:50 / 1:05:50)\n\n\n*Dr. Minich\u2019s note about the animal study mentioned: Seasonal breeders, like mice, use changing light and melatonin to regulate reproduction. In animals living in cold climates like Canada, breeding is timed with daylight changes to avoid winter births when conditions are harsh. Humans, however, are not seasonal breeders and can reproduce year-round. If melatonin caused infertility in humans, it would be widespread, which it is not. Melatonin helps counteract infertility caused by environmental toxins due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.\n\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\nHerbatonin\n\nTo learn more about Dr. Minich, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, or her website.\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Bon Charge, Lifeforce, and Lumebox.\xa0\nRight now, BON CHARGE is offering my community 15% off; just go to boncharge.com/DHRU and use coupon code DHRU to save 15%.\nRight now, you can save $250 on your first diagnostic and get personalized suggestions. Optimize your longevity and track your progress; go to mylifeforce.com/dhru!\xa0\nLumebox is offering my community $260 off their FDA-approved portable Red Light device!\xa0That's over 50% off! Go to thelumebox.com/dhru and get your Red Light device.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices