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Meta-Analysis: Melatonin for the Treatment of Primary Sleep Disorders

E Ferracioli-Oda, A Qawasmi, M Bloch. PLoS ONE. 2013.

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In plain language

Melatonin modestly shortened sleep onset (about 7 minutes) and improved sleep quality in primary sleep disorders.

Limits

Modest effects; doses vary widely.

Source

doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0063773 · PubMed 23691095 · Free full text

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