Struggling after the time change—and wondering if melatonin is really the answer? As “fall back” hit on Nov 2, 2025, sleep is top of mind again. Headlines are questioning long-term melatonin use and regulators have recently warned about misuse and labeling issues, while the American Heart Association continues to spotlight how sleep quality affects heart health. In this episode, Mark sits down with Carl Pardelli, co-founder & CEO of NatureCity, to talk about trustworthy supplements, transparent labels (no “proprietary blends”), and thoughtful sleep support—including non-melatonin approaches like L-theanine and saffron that aim to support your body’s own sleep rhythms.

What you’ll learn:

• How to vet supplement brands (branded ingredients, real manufacturers, transparent labels)
• Why “supplement” truly means supplemental to diet & lifestyle
• The D3 + K2 synergy—and why dose transparency matters
• Sleep support without mega-dose melatonin (L-theanine, saffron; support for natural melatonin production—not a knockout pill)

Chapters:

00:03:40 Supplements You Can Actually Trust

00:17:22 Food Quality: Soil & Supply Chains

00:46:20 Buying Safely Online (Amazon & Fakes)

00:59:07 True Zs: Better Sleep Without Melatonin

For more on NatureCity, visit:

Website - https://www.naturecity.com/

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@naturecitysupplements

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/naturecitysupplements/?hl=en

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