Studies

CellWell record HH-0430

Optimizing the Time and Dose of Melatonin as a Sleep-Promoting Drug: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials and Dose-Response Meta-Analysis

Cruz-Sanabria F; Bruno S; Crippa A; Frumento P; Scarselli M; Skene DJ; Faraguna U

Journal of Pineal Research ยท 2024

In plain language

This dose-response meta-analysis found melatonin's benefit for reducing sleep onset latency peaked around 3 to 5 mg per day, with diminishing added benefit at higher doses.

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