July 18, 2025
#353: Melatonin 101: Antioxidants, Gut Health, Sleep, Skin Protection, and Cancer Research with Nat Niddam
LONGEVITY with Nathalie NiddamAbout this episode
Today, I'm flying solo for a deep—well, more like a just-scratching-the-surface—dive into one of the body's most fascinating hormones: melatonin. After getting so many of your questions about how melatonin really works, whether it's just about sleep, and how it might support healthy aging, I decided to tackle all those hot topics head-on in this episode. Download my FREE guide to my top 5 peptides for longevity: https://www.natniddam.com/top5 Melatonin Product mentioned: https://symphonynaturalhealth.com/?_ef_transaction_id=&oid=2&affid=161 and the code is NAT What we discuss: Why melatonin is complex; plans for future episodes ... 00:00:42 Melatonin as darkness hormone; comparison with vitamin D ... 00:01:51 Top science-backed facts about melatonin ... 00:03:25 Light exposure's impact and blue light mitigation tips ... 00:05:09 Bioidentical melatonin in plants and animals; supplement notes ... 00:06:41 Production in pineal gland and gut; unique roles ... 00:07:24 Melatonin decline with age and rationale for supplementation ... 00:09:02 Calcified pineal gland and bioregulator benefits ... 00:10:03 Melatonin's antioxidant, skin, mitochondrial, and anti-cancer effects ... 00:10:37 High-dose melatonin in research and cancer ... 00:12:21 Melatonin from food—phytomelatonin vs. synthetic ... 00:18:37 Supplements: dependency, dosing, and genetic factors ... 00:21:57 Practical tips for dosing and timing ... 00:23:22 Potential drug interactions and safety ... 00:27:38 Wide-ranging health impacts and future research ... 00:28:26 Product recommendations and tracking results ... 00:29:55 Our Amazing Sponsor: OraltidePro - A unique mouthwash that: Promotes growth of shrinking gums, Speeds healing of mouth & tongue, Prevents oral infections (such as gingivitis), Helps with enamel remineralization, Reduces bacteria growth and etching and Fills slots in damaged enamel. check out OraltidePro at profound-health.com and use code NAT15 for 15% off your first order. More from Nat: YouTube Channel Join My Membership Community Sign up for My Newsletter Instagram Facebook Group