In this episode of The Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Deanna Minich joins Dr. Carrie Jones to discuss all about melatonin. They dive into:

1. The functions and benefits of melatonin;
   
   
2. The importance of darkness in melatonin production;
   
   
3. Melatonin's role as an antioxidant;
   
   
4. The potential use of melatonin in immune health and brain detoxification;
   
   
5. Melatonin supplementation and its potential therapeutic applications.
   
   

Dr. Deanna Minich is an expert in nutrition science, an international lecturer, a teacher, and an author with more than two decades of experience in academia, food, and dietary supplement industries. She holds the position of Chief Science Officer at Symphony Natural Health. Additionally, Dr. Deanna has authored six consumer books on wellness topics and has published more than fifty scholarly articles.

Order tests through Rupa Health, the BEST place to order functional medicine lab tests from 30+ labs - https://www.rupahealth.com/reference-guide

The Root Cause Medicine podcast is available on:

• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• Google Podcasts
• RSS
• Instructions on how to rate and review The Root Cause Medicine Podcast can be found here
  
  

The Root Cause Medicine Podcast is created by Rupa Health, the best way to order, track & manage results from 30+ lab companies in one place for free.

Guest Details:

• Dr. Deanna Minich’s Website
• Dr. Deanna Minich on LinkedIn
• Dr. Deanna Minich on Twitter
• Dr. Deanna Minich on Instagram
• Dr. Deanna Minich on Facebook
• Dr. Deanna Minich on YouTube
• Dr. Deanna Minich’s Books
• Food & Spirit Website
• Symphony Natural Health Website
• Institute for Integrative Nutrition Website
• The Institute for Functional Medicine Website
• University of Western States Website

Rupa Health Details:

• Rupa Health's Website
• Rupa Health on LinkedIn
• Rupa Health on Facebook
• Rupa Health on Instagram
• Rupa Health on Tik Tok
• Rupa Health on YouTube
• Rupa Health Reference Guide
• Rupa Health Magazine
• Dr. Carrie Jones’ Website
• Dr. Carrie Jones on LinkedIn
• Dr. Carrie Jones on Instagram
• Dr. Carrie Jones on TikTok

Timestamps 

00:00 - Intro

04:51 - Who is Dr. Deanna Minich

10:10 - The widespread influence of melatonin

17:07 - What is the peak of detoxification and melatonin activity?

19:10 - Understanding the connection between light and melatonin

25:54 - The interplay of circadian rhythm, vitamin D, and melatonin

30:02 - Melatonin supplementation

39:37 - What happens with melatonin as women transition into menopause

45:18 - Exploring the melatonin content in foods

49:33 - If you take melatonin, you won't make your own - true or false?

52:12 - Where can you find Dr. Deanna Minich?