CellWell record HH-0440
Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content
Erland LA; Saxena PK
analytical study (30 products)
In plain language
Testing 31 commercial melatonin supplements found actual content ranged from 83% below to 478% above the label claim, and serotonin, an unlisted controlled substance, was detected in eight of the products.
- Design
- Cross-sectional survey
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