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(HealthNewsDigest.com) – A research letter published February 1, 2022, by the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported melatonin use has significantly increased from 1999-2000 to 2017-2018 across all demographic groups.
In addition, a 2021 consumer survey by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) found that 51% of respondents reported using medication, over-the-counter supplements, or other substances to help them fall asleep, and 68% of those using sleep aids acknowledged that they’ve been using them more frequently during the pandemic.
- Evidence-based recommendations from the AASM for melatonin and sleep aid use
- AASM Clinical Practice Guideline which suggests that clinicians should not use melatonin in adults to treat chronic insomnia
- Health effects of long-term melatonin use and proper dosage
- Sleep hygiene tips for improving healthy sleep amidst the COVID-19 pandemic
- How to find support for an ongoing sleep problem