Melatonin
Mentioned 2 times across 2 shows · first heard Jul 2025 on Good Hang with Amy Poehler.
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The general take
Leanne Morgan is a fan of melatonin, though she prefers it as part of a blend with other ingredients like GABA, L-theanine, and chamomile rather than melatonin alone. She notes these combination supplements are available over the counter and seem to work better for her than melatonin by itself.
Who said what
- DJ
Dr. Josh Axe👎 Not a fan
…discussing melatonin safety concerns and mortality risks
“Melatonin. There are new studies recently released on melatonin and that it may actually increase your mortality. Now, let me share why that is. I don't think it's from the melatonin itself. I think it's a signal that people that don't sleep well tend to take more melatonin. And so the side effect is not from melatonin. The side effect is if you don't sleep well, it will take years off your life, sometimes 10 to 20 years.”
The Dr. Josh Axe Show — 4 Tips to Massively Improve Your SLEEP Qualityat 49:12 
Leanne Morgan👍 Recommends
…leanne discussing sleep supplements and melatonin combinations
“So I do like to take a little melatonin, some kind of blend with a, you know, a GABA, a L-thenanine. Oh, wait, what is that? GABA what? GABA and L-thenanine. Okay. If you take one of those and you can get them over the counter, but just if you have a combination of things like chamomile or it's got, it's got to have more than melatonin in it. Okay. And sometimes I take non-melatonin. I'm always buying sleep things because I don't want to get hooked on pills.”
Good Hang with Amy Poehler — Leanne Morganat 50:35
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