Melatonin is commonly known as the sleep hormone, but it should actually be called the darkness hormone,” says neurologist ...

Melatonin, a hormone that helps to regulate ... Again, if you like a little bev at night, herbal tea not going to hurt ...

While I did like that the brand had a melatonin-free option, Slumber, I drank sleepytime tea the night after I tried it and felt similar effects (not to mention that sleepytime tea is cheaper).

"... [However] other foods that may improve sleep include cherries, which are naturally high in melatonin, and bananas, which contain magnesium, potassium, and tryptophan to relax muscles and nerves.