Sleeping in the Dark: 10 Surprising Effects on Your Body
第2話 - 2. Melatonin Production Is Affected
Melatonin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating our sleep-wake cycle. It is released in response to darkness and helps to signal to our body that it's time to sleep. However, when we sleep in an environment with artificial light or even just a small amount of light, it can suppress melatonin production. This can disrupt our sleep patterns, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep throughout the night. So, if you want to ensure optimal melatonin production and promote better sleep, it's important to sleep in complete darkness.