The Hidden Truth About Melatonin

Melatonin is one of the most popular sleep aids in the world. It’s in gummies, capsules, even teas, often labeled as “natural.” But what many people don’t realize is that most melatonin supplements aren’t natural at all. They’re synthetically produced in a lab.¹

And while short-term melatonin use can help reset your internal clock, long-term use can come with caveats.

Grogginess & Brain Fog

Melatonin’s hormonal effects can linger into the next morning, leaving you drowsy or “off.”²

Hormone disruption

Because melatonin is a hormone, regular supplementation may alter your body’s natural rhythm or suppress its own melatonin production.³ In children specifically, there are concerns about its effect on puberty or normal hormone levels.⁴

Tolerance/dependency

Over time, some users report diminishing effects, leading them to increase dosage just to get the same results. While official data show little evidence of classical “tolerance” or dependence, many users report reduced effectiveness over time and describe a psychological reliance, saying things like “I can’t sleep without it.”⁵

Is there a better way?

At Brik, we believe in a more precise approach that works with you body’s natural sleep mechanisms instead of overriding them.

That’s why we use PeptiSleep, a natural, AI-discovered peptide that helps support your sleep cycle from within. No hormones, no grogginess, just clarity.

Real rest isn’t about sedation, it’s about restoration.

References

¹ BPAC NZ. Melatonin – is it worthwhile for sleep? bpac.org.nz
² Sleep Foundation. Melatonin Side Effects – What Are the Risks? sleepfoundation.org
³ Sleep Foundation. Is It Safe to Take Melatonin Every Night? sleepfoundation.org
⁴ StatPearls. Melatonin: Basics, Adverse Effects, etc. ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
⁵ Healthline. Is Melatonin Addictive? healthline.com