Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action

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Authors

Paul Posadzki · Nanyang Technological University

Ram Bajpai · Nanyang Technological University

Bhone Myint Kyaw · Nanyang Technological University

Nicola Roberts · Glasgow Caledonian University

Amnon Brzezinski

George I. Christopoulos · Nanyang Technological University

Ushashree Divakar · Nanyang Technological University

Abstract

There is an abundance of reviews evaluating the effects of exogenous and endogenous MLT on health. In general, MLT has been shown to be associated with a wide variety of health outcomes in clinically and methodologically heterogeneous populations. Many reviews stressed the need for more high-quality randomised clinical trials to reduce the existing uncertainties.

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Circadian rhythm and melatonin Sleep and related disorders Behavioral Health and Interventions

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Published in: BMC Medicine

Volume 16, Issue 1, pp. 18-18

DOI: 10.1186/s12916-017-1000-8

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Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action

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