Why melatonin hormone is necessary for good sleep, what is this hormone and how it can be increased, let’s know

Last updated:March 17, 2025, 20:50 IST

Melatonin hormone is essential for sleep, eat eggs, milk, fish, nuts and cherries to increase it. Spend time in the sun and stay away from the screen at night.

Tips for good sleep.

Delhi: Sleep is very important for healthy life and healthy because our body cells are repaired during sleep. But due to food and other reasons, sometimes sleep is less, the effect of which is visible on our body. Melatonin hormone is very important for good sleep, as this hormone helps to correct our sleep patterns.

What is melatonin hormone?
According to Dr. Juned Sidiki, melatonin is a hormone that controls our body’s sleep and waking time. Many people also know it by the name of ‘sleep hormone’. This hormone sends a hint to our brain that we have to sleep. But due to poor lifestyle, screen time and excess stress, this hormone is not produced properly. The right level of melatonin hormone in the body is very important for sleep.

Benefits of melatonin hormone
Melatonin hormone accelerates our brain and memory. In addition, it helps protect against serious diseases like Alzheimer’s. Melatonin has anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, which control stress, as melatonin deficiency causes stress.

How to increase melatonin hormone?
To increase melatonin hormone, you can consume some foods, such as eggs, milk, fish, nuts and cherries. Apart from this, it is also helpful to spend time in the sun during the day and staying away from mobile or other screen at night. Apart from this, you can consume walnuts and pistachios in dry fruits, or you can also eat fruits like banana and grapes. This increases the level of melatonin rapidly.
Now you can improve your sleep by adopting these measures and can increase the melatonin hormone naturally.