Trends in Use of Melatonin Supplements Among US Adults, 1999-2018.
Level 4 - case-series / case-control
Serial cross-sectional survey analysis of population trends
PubMed 35103775 · doi:10.1001/jama.2021.23652
What was done
This study examined reported prevalence and multi-year trends in the use of melatonin supplements among US adults from 1999 through 2018.
What was found
The abstract reports no numbers, prevalence statistics, effect sizes, or specific directional trends.
Why it matters
Tracking population-level melatonin supplement use characterizes patterns in over-the-counter sleep aid consumption over two decades.
Limits
The abstract does not state the sample size, data source, specific population demographics, dosages, or any quantitative results.
Cited by
- partial Melatonin use among US adults grew from 0.4% in 1999 to nearly 30% (approximately 70 million individuals).