A patient complains of not being able to fall asleep at night and asks the nurse if there is a safe, non-prescription medication he can try. After consulting the healthcare provider, the nurse should recommend which naturally occurring hormone?

A) Melatonin
B) Cortisol
C) Leutinizing hormone
D) Estrogen

Naturally Occurring Hormone

A hormone that is produced and found naturally within an organism, without artificial enhancement or modification.

Non-prescription Medication

Non-prescription Medication refers to drugs and treatments that can be purchased without a doctor's prescription, often used for minor ailments or conditions.

Melatonin

A hormone produced by the pineal gland in the brain, involved in regulating the sleep-wake cycle.