This ‘vampire hormone’ reduces 3 a.m. wake ups — an insomnia doctor shares 2 ways to get more of it
Wellness Sleep This ‘vampire hormone’ reduces 3 a.m. wake ups — an insomnia doctor shares 2 ways to get more of it Features By Ruth Jones Published 27 September 2026 5 min read Who's afraid of the dark? Not this sleep-inducing chemical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. It's not Dracula, it's the 'vampire hormone', and according to an insomnia doctor it's what you need for a good night's rest.The 'vampire hormone' plays an important role in your circadian rhythm, the internal clock that controls your sleep-wake cycle.
- ▪Wellness Sleep This ‘vampire hormone’ reduces 3 a.m. wake ups — an insomnia doctor shares 2 ways to get more of it Features By Ruth Jones Published 27 September 2026 5 min read Who's afraid of the dark?
- ▪Not this sleep-inducing chemical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.
- ▪It's not Dracula, it's the 'vampire hormone', and according to an insomnia doctor it's what you need for a good night's rest.The 'vampire hormone' plays an important role in your circadian rhythm, the internal clock that controls your sleep
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Wellness Sleep This ‘vampire hormone’ reduces 3 a.m. wake ups — an insomnia doctor shares 2 ways to get more of it Features By Ruth Jones Published 27 September 2026 5 min read Who's afraid of the dark? Not this sleep-inducing chemical When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Jump To: The 'vampire hormone' 2 ways to get more Other tips to boost melatonin Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter It's scared of sunshine, comes out at night, and once it's got its fang into you, you're out like a light.
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