January 21, 2021

Those far down on the priority list for the COVID-19 vaccine have been on the lookout for anything that can help them avoid serious illness from the virus. According to recent research, an extremely simple thing may improve your odds against COVID-19: sleep.

Thanks to numerous studies on the effectiveness of repurposing existing drugs to treat COVID-19 symptoms, melatonin is quickly emerging as a potential coronavirus treatment. Melatonin, a hormone released by the body, helps regulate sleep. As an over-the-counter dietary supplement, melatonin is most commonly used to battle jet lag or insomnia and has also been found effective in treating migraines, high blood pressure, and anxiety.

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