Sleep & Insomnia2018
Melatonin in sleep disorders
Poza JJ, Pujol M, Ortega-Albás JJ, Romero O — Insomnia Study Group, Spanish Sleep Society
Neurología (Elsevier)
Comprehensive review of melatonin physiology, pharmacology and clinical use in primary insomnia, comorbid insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders. Confirms melatonin's role as the master regulator of the sleep-wake cycle and outlines effective dosing strategies for adults.
Circadian & Immunity2023
Effects of melatonin on circadian functions of sleep-wake cycle, metabolism, hormonal regulation and immune activity
Sarisozen B, Aslan FS, Akyuz E
Melatonin Research (Vol 6, Issue 3)
Recent review demonstrating melatonin's regulatory role in circadian rhythm, sleep-wake balance, metabolic health, reproductive hormones and immune function. Highlights melatonin's protective effect on disrupted rhythms across multiple pathological conditions.
Systematic Review2014
The effectiveness of melatonin for promoting healthy sleep: a rapid evidence assessment
Costello RB, Lentino CV, Boyd CC, et al.
Nutrition Journal, 13:106
Systematic review of 35 high-quality randomised controlled trials. Supports melatonin for preventing jet-lag phase shifts, improving insomnia in healthy adults and people with a history of insomnia, and reducing time-to-sleep-onset.
Pharmacology2018
Recent developments in research of melatonin and its potential therapeutic applications
Stanford SC, et al.
British Journal of Pharmacology
Authoritative pharmacology review covering melatonin's MT1/MT2 receptor mechanisms and emerging therapeutic potential beyond sleep — including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and oncostatic effects.
Quality & Safety2017
Melatonin natural health products and supplements: presence of serotonin and significant variability of melatonin content
Erland LAE, Saxena PK
Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine
Landmark analysis showing melatonin content in commercial supplements can vary from −83% to +478% of label claim, with unlisted serotonin contamination in many products. Underscores why pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing (as in Malonin™ Spray) matters.
Immunity & COVID-192020
Clinical trial to test the efficacy of melatonin in COVID-19
Acuña-Castroviejo D, et al.
Journal of Pineal Research
Clinical trial protocol and evidence supporting melatonin as an adjuvant therapy in COVID-19 — leveraging its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and immunomodulatory properties to reduce cytokine storm and improve outcomes.
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