Sleep support evidence brief
Melatonin is a hormone involved in sleep timing. Supplements are usually used for jet lag, delayed sleep schedules, or short-term sleep-timing support rather than simple sedation.
Can support sleep timing and some sleep-quality contexts, especially when the issue is circadian timing or defined sleep difficulty.
Sleep meta-analysis: melatonin improved sleep quality in adults with respiratory, metabolic, primary sleep, and related disorders.
Lowest effective dose and timing matter; avoid casual high-dose use without a reason.
Best for sleep timing or defined sleep problems, not as a generic nightly recovery shortcut. Next-day grogginess and medication interactions matter.
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