Emotional and sleep health has become a major health concern for consumers of all ages. Stress leads to sleep deprivation, and the corresponding lack of sleep increases stress. This vicious cycle existed long before the outbreak, but the epidemic has exacerbated the problem. Consumers are experimenting with functional foods and dietary supplements to alleviate mood and sleep problems, and there is...

Melatonin is a hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the sleep-wake cycle in humans and animals. It is primarily produced by the pineal gland in the brain, and its production is influenced by light exposure. When darkness falls, melatonin production increases, signaling to the body that it is time to sleep. Conversely, when light is detected, melatonin production decreases, signaling tha...