But since melatonin is a hormone, supplementing with it is not a good idea?Although why fewer hours of sleep may lead to colon cancer is unknown, Dr. Li said some of theories include that less sleep may mean less production of melatonin, a natural hormone that in animals has been linked to DNA repair, or that insulin resistance may underlie the link between sleep disturbance and cancer development.
I had one of these adenomas, and there is no colon cancer in my family. With my husband working seven nights/week, unbroken sleep is truly rare for me. However, since I went gluten-free I do go back to sleep fairly quickly instead of lying awake for hours.
I don't see well in the dark, so I keep the curtains open, and there is light that comes through the bedroom door. I have read that we are supposed to sleep in pitch dark. I am not sure I can handle that.
