#Melatonin

For those plagued by restless nights and chronic fatigue, the promise of a “wonder pill” that can signal sleep to even the most stubborn minds is an alluring one. Melatonin, the natural hormone known for its role in regulating sleep, is increasingly touted as an answer to modern sleep deprivation. Around the world, especially in countries like the United States, synthetic melatonin is as easy to obtain as a bottle of vitamins, found online and in supermarkets. However, for many Thais, this popular sleep supplement remains beyond reach, entangled in a web of regulation and scientific debate that complicates its role as a solution for the nation’s weary.