The claim
[Melatonine nemen om te slapen] is geen goed plan. Mensen die het op goed geluk beginnen nemen, gooien vaak hun eigen ritme overhoop.
Original review summary
The review says evidence is insufficient that melatonin works as a general sleep aid, though it may help somewhat with jet lag. It also reports that people taking it without guidance may disrupt their sleep-wake rhythm.[S1]
Additional context
The review says that studies finding an effect report only a small improvement in the time it takes to fall asleep, and that possible long-term side effects are not well known. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] Gezondheid en wetenschap original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026