Melatonin is a hormone that naturally occurs within the human body. When melatonin’s released, our brains know it’s time to get to bed. Unfortunately, around one-third of British people experience sleep disturbance most nights.1 Sometimes, people with sleep disturbances are prescribed melatonin to help them drop off. Melatonin, unlike herbal remedies to help you sleep, is only available by prescription. This helps ensure all melatonin available in the UK is effective and safe.2 In this article, we’ll explain how melatonin works and its uses. We’ll warn of any side effects, then advise...