Melatonin: The hormone that sets your sleep rhythm

Do you struggle to fall asleep or wake up in the middle of the night for no apparent reason? It is likely that your melatonin cycle is deregulated. This hormone is essential for sleeping well, and its balance depends greatly on how and where you rest.

What is melatonin?

Melatonin is a natural hormone that your brain produces in response to darkness. It is what tells your body it is time to rest. It acts as an internal clock that regulates your sleep-wake cycle (also called the circadian rhythm).

Why can it become deregulated?

Melatonin production is affected by many factors:

• Exposure to screens (blue light) before sleep
• Irregular sleep schedules
• Stress or hormonal changes
• Uncomfortable or poorly equipped sleeping environments

A mattress that does not provide good support, generates heat, or does not allow you to move comfortably can also disrupt the continuity of your sleep, indirectly affecting melatonin secretion.

Consequences of low melatonin sleep

• Difficulty falling or staying asleep
• Feeling tired during the day
• Increased irritability or lack of concentration
• Disruption of natural rest schedules

How to support melatonin production

• Establish a consistent sleep routine (going to bed and waking up at the same time)
• Avoid screens at least 1 hour before sleep
• Sleep in a dark and cool room
• Use a mattress that regulates temperature and does not interrupt your deep sleep

At Sommistore®, our mattresses with CoolMax® technology are designed to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the night, which promotes sleep continuity and stable melatonin production.

Let your body rest when it needs to

Melatonin does its job if you provide the right conditions. A good mattress, a suitable environment, and healthy nighttime habits can give your body back the natural rhythm you are currently losing.

At Sommistore®, we help you create a resting environment where your body recovers, balances… and falls asleep on its own.

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