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No! A few cherries or pistachios are not the same as a melatonin supplement

By Melanie Henning, PsyD
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, PhD
August 14, 2023
You may have seen several posts on social media about food, particularly pistachios, cherries, and bananas, having high levels of melatonin. The truth is...

Why Packaging is Important When it Comes to Buying a Product

By Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
Reviewed by Kim Ross, DCN, CNS, IFMCP
June 27, 2023
There are many aspects to consider when buying food, a dietary supplement, or even a personal care product. A product's packaging is relevant to consider.

Adaptogens - Plant Compounds that Provide Resilience

By Kim Ross, DCN, CNS, IFMCP
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
June 19, 2023
Adaptogens refer to substances that have the ability to increase non-specific resistance to stress and maintain normal metabolic functions

Do You Have Darkness Deficiency?

By Catherine Darley, ND 
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
June 16, 2023

Do You Have Darkness Deficiency? When we turned on the light switch over 100 years ago, we began our slow descent into darkness deficiency.

Dangers of Daylight Saving Time: Moving Clocks Forward Moves Your Health Backwards

By Catherine Darley, ND 
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
March 9, 2023

Did you know that changing your day by an hour can have a dramatic effect on your health? Apart from sleep, it impacts other aspects of health.

New Research Showing Plant Melatonin is up to 646% More Effective than Synthetic Melatonin

By Kim Ross, DCN, CNS, IFMCP
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
December 29, 2022

Plant melatonin works more wonders than most other antioxidants. Learn how sourcing and quality affect the effectiveness of melatonin.

Even if Your Melatonin Says “Natural” it May Not Come From a Plant

By Kim Ross, DCN, CNS, IFMCP
Reviewed by Deanna Minich, PhD, CNS, IFMCP
March 14, 2023

There are at least three different sources of melatonin. This supplement is derived from animal, synthetic, or plant sources. Each can dramatically impact their effectiveness and even safety.

Melatonin
How to make sure you get what you paid for

Understand the sources of melatonin and how to ensure you select a quality product. Melatonin, Phyto-Melatonin, Circadian Rhythm, Biodiversity, Melatonin Dosage, Consumer Lab, Plant Melatonin

Plant Melatonin vs Synthetic Melatonin
Why Nature Knows Best

Melatonin is a unique antioxidant with the ability to cross the blood brain barrier. But not all melatonin supplements are created equal. Research shows the benefits of natural, plant melatonin over synthetic alternatives.