Melatonin is a naturally occurring substance produced in the brain when light levels drop in the evening. It’s often described as part of the body’s internal clock that helps mark the shift from day to night. While it’s one of many factors in daily rhythm, its rise is a familiar evening cue for most people.

Humans have a built-in 24-hour rhythm shaped by light, meals, activity and sleep patterns. Many notice they feel more alert in the morning and more ready to relax in the evening. Melatonin’s natural increase as darkness falls is one of the signals that supports this transition.

Light is one of the strongest external cues for the body’s rhythm:

• Morning daylight helps keep the clock aligned
• Evening bright light (especially from screens) can delay the usual rise
• Dimmer, warmer lighting in the late evening supports a smoother evening atmosphere

Many people adopt simple habits like reducing screen brightness or using warm bulbs to reinforce their natural evening signal.

Long flights or irregular shifts can temporarily disrupt the usual rhythm. Some people adjust gradually by spending time in natural light or keeping a consistent bedtime. For melatonin-containing food supplements, EU rules allow the authorised claim that melatonin helps alleviate the subjective feeling of jet lag when at least 0.5 mg is taken close to bedtime on the first day of travel and for several days after arrival.

Melatonin works alongside everyday routines. Popular evening practices many people find helpful include:

• Dimming bright lights 60–90 minutes before bed
• Keeping a regular bedtime
• Choosing calm activities (reading, gentle stretching, journaling)
• Creating a comfortable bedroom environment
• Avoiding stimulating activities late in the day

These small choices help maintain a consistent daily flow.

Melatonin works alongside everyday routines. Popular evening practices many people find helpful include:

• Dimming bright lights 60–90 minutes before bed
• Keeping a regular bedtime
• Choosing calm activities (reading, gentle stretching, journaling)
• Creating a comfortable bedroom environment
• Avoiding stimulating activities late in the day

These small choices help maintain a consistent daily flow.

In the EU, melatonin is permitted in certain food supplements. Both STOP STRESS® Night Sweet Dreams (0.5 mg melatonin) and STOP STRESS® Night (1.6 mg melatonin) include melatonin as part of their evening blends, together with traditional botanical extracts (valerian and hops, lemon balm, passionflower, Baikal skullcap) and familiar nutrients. These products are designed for those who want to include melatonin in their nightly routine alongside other natural ingredients.

These small steps turn the capsules into a natural part of a personal evening ritual.

Dim the lights, take a few slow breaths, and pair STOP STRESS® Night (1.6 mg melatonin) or STOP STRESS® Night Sweet Dreams (0.5 mg melatonin) with your favourite wind-down moment. That single small habit is already the beginning of a calmer, more structured evening.

Many people enjoy adding melatonin to their nightly routine:

• Evening & night → STOP STRESS® Night Sweet Dreams (0.5 mg melatonin) or STOP STRESS® Night (1.6 mg melatonin) with traditional valerian and hops combination (on-hold EU botanical claim ID 2680) together with lemon balm (on-hold EU botanical claim ID 2302)

Start tonight with just one small change — and if you like, add either STOP STRESS® Night or Night Sweet Dreams to make the transition feel effortless and familiar. Thousands already do, and the sense of calm and closure is immediate.

The Science articles on StopStress.de are for general educational purposes only and do not constitute medical, nutritional, psychiatric, or regulatory advice. References to nutrients, botanicals, neurotransmitters, hormones, sleep or stress biology describe general scientific or traditional information and do not represent authorised EU health claims. Botanical mentions relate only to traditional use or their on-hold status under Article 13(1). Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before using supplements, especially in case of medical conditions, pregnancy, nursing, or medication use. For authorised claims and botanical on-hold status, please refer to the official EU Register:
https://ec.europa.eu/food/safety/labelling_nutrition/claims/register/public/