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How Melatonin Promotes Sleep

Research reveals that melatonin promotes sleep by activating the MT1 receptor in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, which reduces neuronal activity. This mechanism helps explain how melatonin supplements aid sleep onset and regulation.

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