February 2022 PMID 34999224

Effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: An umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials.

Soojin Lim, Seoyeon Park, Ai Koyanagi, Jae Won Yang, Louis Jacob, Dong Keon Yon, Seung Won Lee, Min Seo Kim, Jae Il Shin, Lee Smith

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14
Peak: 5 in Jan 2022
across 4 sources since Jan 2022

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What people are saying

The collective discussions reflect a generally supportive view of the article, with mentions of improved survival at one year and increased chances of top-quality embryos, illustrating interest in the promising health effects of melatonin. The tone suggests both curiosity and cautious optimism, citing specific statistics like 'RR=1.90' and 'P<0.005', which demonstrate engagement with the research details.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most comments acknowledge the positive findings related to melatonin, especially regarding survival rates and reproductive outcomes.

InterestModerate interest

The discussion shows moderate curiosity about the research, with users mentioning specific benefits like embryo quality and cancer survival.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reference details of meta-analyses and highlight significant outcomes, indicating a fair level of involvement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants seem to recognize the potential implications for health treatments, though the tone remains cautious about the need for further research.

Abstract in brief

  • The review found strong evidence that melatonin supplements can improve sleep issues, especially sleep onset latency, and have benefits for cancer patients, surgical patients, and pregnant women, although results vary across different health outcomes.
  • Melatonin was shown to significantly reduce sleep onset latency and delay the first analgesic requirement in surgical patients, increase the probability of top-quality embryos in women undergoing reproductive treatments, and improve survival rates at one year in cancer patients.
  • Overall, more high-quality, well-designed clinical trials are needed to better understand melatonin's effects across different health conditions and to determine its optimal use.]

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htw
@heniek_htw · X

Effects of exogenous #melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials ➡️ We included meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials investigating the melatonin intervention for any health outcome. https://t.co/0CYDMBjZaO

Jan 10, 2022 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 11,262 followers View post →
Prof Lee Smith
@ActiveBuildings · X

New: Effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials @Louis_EC_Jacob https://t.co/T9eWAyH473

Jan 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1,440 followers View post →
Matevz Arcon
@Mat_Arcon · X

Effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials https://t.co/cVtESGQxlK

Jan 11, 2022 · 1 like · 153 followers View post →
Don Tidwell
@tidwell_don · X

RT @heniek_htw: Effects of exogenous #melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized…

Jan 10, 2022 · 2 shares · 3,475 followers View post →
Oscar Andres
@OscarAndresMD · X

RT @heniek_htw: Effects of exogenous #melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized…

Jan 10, 2022 · 2 shares · 556 followers View post →
alephh
@alephh · X

Melatonin supplementation vs health outcomes: Umbrella review of RCT meta-analyses — Survival at 1-year (RR=1.90; P<0.005) significantly increased with cancer patients — Female patients had significant increase in top-quality embryos (SMD=0.53; P<0.001) https://t.co/UPNTliPMIg

Apr 7, 2022 · 388 followers View post →

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alephh
@alephh · X

Melatonin supplementation vs health outcomes: Umbrella review of RCT meta-analyses — Survival at 1-year (RR=1.90; P<0.005) significantly increased with cancer patients — Female patients had significant increase in top-quality embryos (SMD=0.53; P<0.001) https://t.co/UPNTliPMIg

Apr 7, 2022 · 388 followers View post →
Matevz Arcon
@Mat_Arcon · X

Effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials https://t.co/cVtESGQxlK

Jan 11, 2022 · 1 like · 153 followers View post →
Don Tidwell
@tidwell_don · X

RT @heniek_htw: Effects of exogenous #melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized…

Jan 10, 2022 · 2 shares · 3,475 followers View post →
Oscar Andres
@OscarAndresMD · X

RT @heniek_htw: Effects of exogenous #melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized…

Jan 10, 2022 · 2 shares · 556 followers View post →
htw
@heniek_htw · X

Effects of exogenous #melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials ➡️ We included meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials investigating the melatonin intervention for any health outcome. https://t.co/0CYDMBjZaO

Jan 10, 2022 · 15 likes · 2 shares · 11,262 followers View post →
Prof Lee Smith
@ActiveBuildings · X

New: Effects of exogenous melatonin supplementation on health outcomes: an umbrella review of meta-analyses based on randomized controlled trials @Louis_EC_Jacob https://t.co/T9eWAyH473

Jan 10, 2022 · 1 like · 1,440 followers View post →