For most of us, when we think of melatonin, the first thing we think of is \u201ca chemical to make you feel sleepy\u201d.\nAnd while it\u2019s true that melatonin plays a critical role in governing our circadian rhythm, it turns out that melatonin is also one of the most powerful antioxidants produced in the body.\nThis is a huge deal when it comes to disease prevention, as oxidative stress and inflammation are primary causes of some of the deadliest and most common diseases known to man.\nIn today\u2019s episode of Health Theory, Dr. Roger Seheult breaks down the science of melatonin, vitamin D, circadian rhythm, and much more.\nSo whether you\u2019ve been having trouble sleeping, are worried about inflammation and disease prevention, or just want to brush up on your biochemistry, then I promise you\u2019ll get something beneficial out of today\u2019s episode.\n\nCheck out our sponsor: \nButcherBox: Sign up at ButcherBox.com/impact \n\nSHOW NOTES:\n00:00 | Introduction\n00:52 | Get More Sunshine\n16:03 | What Is Oxidative Stress?\n27:46 | The Physiology of Covid\n33:03 | Optimize Your Circadian Rhythm\n44:30 | The Double Slit Experiment\n49:09 | Meat vs Plants\n\nFollow Dr. Roger Seheult and MedCram:\nWebsite: https://www.medcram.com/\nTwitter: https://twitter.com/medcramvideos\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/medcram/\nLinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Dl291B\nYouTube: https://bit.ly/3JJGX7M\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices