Once the sun goes does, nightfall triggers the release of a hormone called melatonin. We naturally produce melatonin so we can feel sleepy. And look, we get it - modern times and adulting too hard can make it hard to fall asleep and stay asleep. Unfortunately, melatonin-based products have been misrepresented as the solution for better sleep and have become too commonplace in just about every drug and convenience store. Not equally surprising is the big manufacturers behind melatonin and the various other over the counter products they push onto the masses. The European Union, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, and many other countries have banned melatonin for over the counter use and require prescriptions to obtain.