{"id":16937,"date":"2019-12-04T22:45:57","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T22:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=16937"},"modified":"2019-12-10T19:32:59","modified_gmt":"2019-12-10T19:32:59","slug":"does-melatonin-cancel-out-birth-control","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/does-melatonin-cancel-out-birth-control\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Melatonin Cancel Out Birth Control?"},"content":{"rendered":"Rumors are spreading saying that taking melatonin supplements<\/a> may interact poorly with oral contraceptives. But does melatonin cancel out birth control<\/a>? Gaby Vaca-Flores, RD<\/a>, takes a closer look.<\/em>\r\n\r\nMany of us use melatonin to ease ourselves to sleep<\/a>. However, new stories are emerging questioning whether melatonin impacts the efficacy of your birth control. Here’s the 411 on melatonin, plus what you need to know about taking melatonin and birth control together.\r\n

How does melatonin work?<\/h2>\r\nMelatonin is a hormone that helps regulate our circadian rhythms, aka our internal 24-hour clock. It works by responding to darkness to let our bodies know it’s time to wind down<\/a> and prepare to fall asleep. Naturally, the amount of melatonin your body produces levels down during the daytime or when exposed to light, even throughout the night.\r\n

Benefits of Melatonin<\/h2>\r\nMelatonin is popular for helping people fall asleep. Establishing a regular and restful nighttime routine boasts plenty of benefits<\/a> in itself, including:\r\n