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Melatonin Is More Powerful Than You Think — It's Not Just for Sleep | Dr. Deanna Minich

2026-06-02 Education
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Dr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition scientist, author, and educator specializing in nutrition, circadian health, metabolism, and the connections between diet, lifestyle, and whole-body wellness. Subscribe to The Jesse Chappus Show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesseChappus (And be sure to hit the 🔔 to get notified when new videos are released!) 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - Melatonin Is NOT Just a Sleep Hormone 21:29 - Where Melatonin Is Really Made 30:01 - How Light & Dark Impact Melatonin Production 36:35 - The Hidden Cost of Eating When It’s Dark 46:41 - Why Morning Light Controls Your Melatonin 53:45 - How Fast Does Light Shut Down Melatonin? 01:01:18 - Can a Happy Light Replace Morning Sunlight? 01:04:21 - The Amazing Health Benefits of Melatonin 01:33:36 - The Right Way to Supplement Melatonin 01:46:23 - Not All Melatonin Supplements Are Created Equal 01:53:49 - Why You Keep Waking Up at 2 AM 02:02:19 - Melatonin for Beginners: Dose, Timing & Quality Show notes: https://jessechappus.com/707 Follow Dr. Minich: Website - https://link.jessechappus.com/MkZ5aF YouTube - https://link.jessechappus.com/7wKhvsl Instagram - https://link.jessechappus.com/BAcvkwy Connect with The Jesse Chappus Show: Website - https://jessechappus.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jessechappusshow Disclaimer The opinions expressed in this video are those of the guest and are presented for informational purposes only. This content is not medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider regarding any health-related decisions.

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@JesseChappus 2026-06-02

If you like these kinds of chats, tap the like button and let me know you want more episodes like this ❤ And if you haven't already, do me a quick favour and hit the subscribe button, it's a free way to help the channel continue to grow 🙏 Thank you! -Jesse

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@2eelShmeal-May2008 2026-06-02

I learn something amazing every time I pull up one of your vids, brother! Thanks so much for what you do - you do it very well - and the way you let your guests speak until they are completely finished is just so incredibly rare. One thing I've noticed is how you handle the occasional instances of people talking over you or interrupting you - you don't let it break your flow - instead, you continue speaking, but much louder and with assertion until they stop, then you immediately go back to your normal speaking volume. I don't blame you, and I think it's a good way of handling it. You're the guy that NEVER interrupts and ALWAYS lets your guests go for long periods of time, so if they then turn around and interrupt _you,_ then it must really be a wtf moment for you - however, it's very rare, thankfully. Hey, thanks again Jesse! All the best.

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@getter_done 2026-06-02

Great podcast! Thanks Jesse and Dr Deanna 😃

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@sergiodemichele6295 2026-06-02

The reason why I stopped taking melatonin is that I do night OMAD, and I discovered that melatonin prevents the pancreas from fully working to release insulin into the bloodstream, leading to a subsequent risk of hyperglycemia; and Dr. Deanna Minich talks about that around 36:30

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@billcomequieto3480 2026-06-03

Jesse Chappus é 10 !

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@debbykilloran1851 2026-06-02

Love the information, thanks.

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@chrisring6414 2026-06-02

Jesse! I hope you will connect her with the doctor in Florida who knows so much about melatonin and methylene blue! These have been a game changer in my life personally! It's nice to hear someone who is an expert honestly admit that they don't know about something! Maybe you could connect the two of them! Thanks! I so appreciate what you do❤

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@ednaalvarez5975 2026-06-02

Happened to read about melatonin supplement that it might helps with covid, but for people who have airway issue it constricts

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@marialopez-yu4ml 2026-06-03

Gracias 👏 🙏 👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏 Jesse por cada invitado de cada videos muchísimas gracias todos son valiosos saludos 🤗 desde Madrid 🇪🇸 España 🇪🇸 🤗

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@Faceformer 2026-06-03

TOP PRACTICAL TALK INTENSIVE - Dr. Russel Reiter would like 🤩🤩🤩

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