I think that the first thing to do is get a B12 test.
When people cannot convert B12 to methyl form in the body, or are not absorbing it properly and it is low for that reason, then you cannot make melatonin from serotonin to help with sleep.
Methylcobalamin is the cofactor for this conversion, and the result would be insomnia.
When tested you want to be at 400 or above (US units) as lab ranges still report lows in the 200-300's as "normal" and they are not.
Taking methyl form if low bypasses the methylation process which may be a DNA mutation in about 10% of people currently.
(some studies are suggesting a higher %, but that is not really proven yet).
So making sure this system is working properly should be the first thing done, as it is correctable and very inexpensive and non-toxic.
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