Do sleep hormones activate before actually falling asleep?
Hey everyone, Matthew here. I've been struggling with insomnia lately and have a question about sleep hormones. Let's say I get in bed and close my eyes at 11 PM, but don't actually fall asleep until 2 AM. During those 3 hours of lying in bed, does my body start producing melatonin, growth hormone, and other sleep-related hormones? Or do those processes only kick in once I'm fully asleep at 2 AM?
I'm really curious about the biology behind this. As someone focused on health and wellness, I want to understand if those hours of 'rest' before sleep are still somewhat beneficial hormonally, even if I'm not truly sleeping. Any insights would be much appreciated! Thanks in advance.
