systematic review · participant total not stated
Melatonin for the prevention and treatment of jet lag
Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · 2002
Open PubMed recordDOI 10.1002/14651858.CD001520substances
Melatonin works like a sleeping pill for anyone
Grade B · ModerateHuman reviewed
What people say
“Melatonin will reliably knock me out whenever I cannot sleep.”
What the evidence says
Grade B · ModerateEvidence supports melatonin for some circadian-timing situations, including jet lag, but effects and appropriate use depend on timing and context. It is not a universal sleep solution.
Research record
What this verdict is based on
Sources are linked for inspection. Study results are summarized for general information, not personal medical direction.