Melatonin evidence, 2002
Herxheimer A, Petrie KJ, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, 2002 — melatonin for jet-lag symptoms
- Grade
- Design
- systematic review
- Year
- 2002
- Participants
- not reported as a single figure
- Ingredient
- Melatonin
- Goal
- Sleep
Effect
Nine of ten trials found melatonin taken near destination bedtime reduced jet-lag ratings after flights crossing five or more time zones.
Limitations and notes
The clearest use case: shifting sleep timing, not deepening sleep.