How to check your sleep gummy's label
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Your sleep gummy might not contain what the label says. Here's how to check.
Most people never flip the bottle over. Here's what researchers found when they did, and the four things to look for before you buy anything for sleep.
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THE STUDY
25 melatonin gummy products, tested.
Researchers measured what was actually inside. 22 of 25 were off their label by more than 10%. One had 347% of the labeled melatonin. One had none.
Source: Cohen et al., JAMA, 2023
CHECK 01
A dose next to every ingredient.
Not just a list of names. If it's in there, the label should say how much.
CHECK 02
Watch for “proprietary blend.”
A blend only has to show the total weight, not how much of each ingredient. One ingredient could be most of the scoop and you'd never know.
CHECK 03
How much melatonin, in milligrams.
If there's melatonin, the amount should be printed. If you'd rather avoid it, look for products without it.
CHECK 04
Who tested it.
Look for a named third-party lab, not just “lab tested.”
None of this tells you whether a product works for you. It tells you whether you know what you're taking.
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