Hormone Health Hub: Expert Insights on Testing, Balance & Better Living — MT6s
Webinar Q&A - The Role of Hormones in Sleep Disturbances
Posted by Ben White on
By Dr. Allison Smith, ZRT Laboratory I would like to thank everyone who joined in our webinar on the Role of Hormones in Sleep Disturbances! There were a number of questions I wasn’t able to address due to time constraints but they were all excellent questions. I thought at least someone would be interested in a follow-up as I speak to the rest of the questions just as a little wrap-up. Q: Wouldn't it be nice to include Dried Urine Melatonin in your ZRT Comprehensive Profile, to be able to evaluate Morning Cortisol when low? Maybe it is low while...
The Role of Melatonin in Sleep
Posted by Ben White on
Melatonin is far more than a sleep supplement — it is a master regulator of the body’s circadian rhythm, a potent antioxidant, and a key signal for cell repair and gene transcription. Understanding how melatonin is produced, what its daily curve looks like, and how it can be accurately measured through first-morning urinary MT6s testing is essential for anyone investigating sleep disturbances, fatigue or hormonal imbalance.