Introduction

In this next blog, we’re exploring the connection between sleep and migraines. A couple of months ago, we received the following message:

“Hey! Do you have any supplements that help with migraines?!”

Which got us thinking… is there such a thing?! Our Social Media Specialist, Isabel (who is writing this blog post!), went on an internet deep dive to answer that very question—and (spoiler alert!) the findings might actually surprise you.

What is Melatonin?

As a buzzworthy ingredient, you’ve probably heard of melatonin—but what exactly is it? Melatonin is a natural hormone produced by your body that helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.

Here are some quick facts:

• Produced by the pineal gland

• Triggered by darkness

• Role: helps signal to your body that it’s time to catch those zzzz’s
  
  

However, factors such as age, stress, and travel can disrupt your sleep-wake cycle. Another major disruptor? Migraines.

What is a Migraine?

Migraine symptoms often include:

• Throbbing or pulsating head pain
  

• Sensitivity to light, sound, or smell
  

• Nausea and/or vomiting
  

• Aura (in some individuals)
  

• Fatigue or brain fog
  

• Neck stiffness or pain
  
  

Common migraine triggers include: stress, poor sleep, skipped meals, hormonal changes, certain foods (e.g. cheese, chocolate, alcohol), bright lights or loud sounds, dehydration, and weather changes. If you’re a long-time sufferer, it’s important to find your migraine triggers, so that you can find treatment options that work best for you. .

Melatonin & Migraines

As a lifelong migraine sufferer who has tried everything from trigger point needle therapy (ouch!), to dipping my feet in hot water to distract myself, I’m open to trying anything that might reduce the frequency of my migraines.

So, can a supplement like melatonin help with migraines? It turns out that poor sleep quality is one of the most common migraine triggers. 

Melatonin may support natural migraine relief in a few key ways:

Regulating Your Sleep Cycle

Poor sleep is one of the top migraine causes, and it doesn’t stop there—it becomes a vicious cycle. If you’ve ever tried to sleep with a migraine, you know: it. is. painful. Good quality sleep can help reduce migraine severity, but getting to sleep in the first place is half the battle. Melatonin helps reset your sleep-wake cycle, making rest more achievable.

May Reduce Inflammation

Melatonin has known anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Research shows that it can help calm the body’s inflammatory response by reducing pro-inflammatory cytokines. That means it’s not just helping you sleep, it may also support your body’s response to inflammation, which is often linked to migraines, gut issues, and chronic pain.

Pain Modulation

Melatonin interacts with both serotonin and dopamine, which are involved in pain perception. Some studies suggest that melatonin can help soothe the nervous system, potentially reducing migraine severity. And if you’ve ever dealt with migraines, you know—even a small reduction in pain can help you fall asleep and recover faster.

The Best Melatonin Supplements

Vitamins for migraines?! Count us in. If you’re looking for a melatonin supplement to support better sleep and possibly fewer migraines, we’ve got you.

Back in January, we re-released our fan-favourite: Sweet Dreams.

Each low-sugar gummy delivers 1.5 mg of melatonin to help regulate your sleep cycle. Consistent and quality rest is a key part of managing migraine symptoms. And if you’re seeking natural migraine relief, this one’s made in Canada, sugar-free, plant-based, and—did we mention?—super tasty.