Unbiased Science - Don't Sleep on Melatonin Science (with Dr. Beth Malow)

(Airdate 05/06/2026) In this episode, Jess and Sarah explore the science of sleep and melatonin with Dr. Beth Malow, a renowned sleep specialist. They discuss the safety, effectiveness, and proper use of melatonin, especially for children and neurodiverse populations, emphasizing informed decision-making and behavioral strategies. Melatonin blogs: http://medium.com/@bethmalow Websites: bethswisdom.com; beyondthepoliticsofcontempt.com; togethernow.substack.com https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31982581/ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Ga9hxEhHKbNxOeobI66rw/join Find us on all social media platforms! Substack: https://theunbiasedscipod.substack.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbiasedscipod Twitter: https://twitter.com/unbiasedscipod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/unbiased-science-podcast/posts/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/unbiasedscipod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@unbiasedscipod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7JMSODgbC5auqScduzYVZn Link to our shop for Unbiased Science merch and our personally recommended items for you: https://unbiasedscipod.carrd.co/ (00:00) Intro & Public Health Update (04:21) What Is Melatonin? (06:35) Does Melatonin Help You STAY Asleep? (07:55) Safety And Regulation Of Melatonin (11:58) Side Effects? (14:19) Age Considerations (15:29) The Importance Of Sleep (18:51) Long Term Use And Puberty Concerns? (22:13) Who Should NOT Take Melatonin? (23:27) Any Risk Of Development Of Dependency? (24:32) Differences In Use For Adults vs. Children (27:01) Any Other Common Questions Or Concerns?