Is Melatonin the "Next Vitamin D"? How To Dose & Time Melatonin (& Other TOP Melatonin *Tips*) With Dr. Deanna Minich episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 19, 2025 · 55 MIN

Is Melatonin the "Next Vitamin D"? How To Dose & Time Melatonin (& Other TOP Melatonin *Tips*) With Dr. Deanna Minich

from Boundless Life · host Ben Greenfield

In this episode, you'll get to explore why melatonin is far more than just a sleep aid. You’ll dive into the science with Dr. Deanna Minich, a nutrition scientist, certified functional medicine practitioner, and one of the world’s leading voices on melatonin research. If you’ve ever felt unsure about supplementing with melatonin—or just want to optimize your sleep, longevity, and resilience—this episode clears up the confusion and gives you science-backed tools you can actually use.  Full show notes: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/melatoninmyths Episode Sponsors:  LVLUP Health: I trust and recommend LVLUP Health for your peptide needs as they third-party test every single batch of their peptides to ensure you’re getting exactly what you pay for and the results you’re after! Head over to lvluphealth.com/BGL and use code BEN15 for a special discount on their game-changing range of products. MASA Chips: Introducing the best guilt-free snack on the market: classic, seed oil-free tortilla chips with only 3 natural ingredients. Go to masachips.com/greenfield and get 25% off your first order! CAROL Bike: The science is clear—CAROL Bike is your ticket to a healthier, more vibrant life. And for a limited time, you can get $100 off yours with the code BEN. Don't wait any longer, join over 25,000 riders and visit carolbike.com/ben today.  Timeline Nutrition: Give your cells new life with high-performance products powered by Mitopure, Timeline's powerful ingredient that unlocks a precise dose of the rare Urolithin A molecule and promotes healthy aging. Go to shop.timeline.com/BEN and use code BEN to get 20% off your order. LeelaQ: Not only do LeelaQ’s products neutralize EMFs, increase ATP production, optimize HRV, and improve blood flow, but they've been third-party proven to do so in placebo-controlled double-blind studies. Visit leelaq.com/ben and use code BEN10 for 10% off.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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