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Why This MD Wants You To Stop Taking Melatonin (& What To Do Instead)
Most of us could probably use more (if not better) sleep, no? There’s certainly no shortage of products designed to get us there. In pursuit of a good night’s rest, many turn to sleep aids like melatonin. But according to functional medicine doctor Frank Lipman, M.D., it’s not always the best one. Here’s why.
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