About Melatonin UK
Melatonin UK is an independent reference site about melatonin, circadian rhythm and the timing of sleep, written for general readers in the United Kingdom.
Why the site exists
Melatonin is discussed constantly and explained badly. It is often described as a sleeping aid, when its role in the body is closer to timekeeping, and the most useful thing most people can learn is how light, routine and travel change sleep timing.
Our aim is a single place where those mechanisms are explained clearly enough for a curious reader and precisely enough for someone researching a specific question — night waking, jet lag, shift patterns, evening screens, or what the research does and does not show.
Who writes it
Articles are produced by the Melatonin UK editorial team, a small group of health writers working from published guidance and research. We write from sources rather than experience, and we do not publish personal anecdotes as evidence.
What we will not do
- We do not diagnose. Where a question depends on your history, we say so and point you to a GP or pharmacist.
- We do not publish doses or personal treatment instructions.
- We do not claim certainty the evidence does not support, and we distinguish well-supported findings from emerging or individual-dependent questions.
How the site is funded
The site carries no advertising and no paid placements within articles. Where a reader has decided they want to look at melatonin products, we link to BIOVEA’s UK melatonin range. That is the only commercial link on the site, and it never changes what an article says.
Where to begin
Each topic hub opens with an explanation and a reading path:
- Melatonin Basics — What melatonin is, how the body produces it, and how it relates to the timing of sleep.
- The Body Clock — Circadian rhythm, daylight, evening light, time-zone changes and the routines that hold your timing steady.
- Sleep Questions — Trouble falling asleep, night waking, irregular schedules and persistent sleep problems explained.
- Research & Safety — Evidence, reported side effects, interactions, and the groups who should seek individual advice.
- Better Sleep — Sleep habits, morning light, caffeine, alcohol, screens and bedroom conditions — weighted honestly.
You can also read our editorial standards or get in touch.