One product didn’t contain detectable amounts of the hormone, while another had more than 300 percent of the amount listed.
a year prior. Researchers examined the products for the presence and quantity of melatonin, CBD, and serotonin, which was previously found as a contaminant in melatonin products.
Researchers found 22 out of the 25 products were inaccurately labeled and only three of the products contained a quantity of melatonin that was within 10 percent of what was listed on the label. Also, one product contained 10.4 milligrams of melatonin, which was 347 percent more than what was described in the serving size. Another product did not contain detectable levels of melatonin, but did contain 31.3 milligrams of CBD. Five products listed CBD as an ingredient and in those products, quantities of CBD ranged from 10.6 milligrams to 31.3 milligrams. There were no detectable amounts of serotonin in any of the products.
Researchers concluded that the majority of these products were inaccurately labeled, with the actual amount of melatonin falling between 74 percent and 347 percent of what was listed on the label. Researchers also specifically point out the dangers of melatonin supplements for kids.
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