Melatonin untuk Jet Lag

Q: Does Melatonin help with Jet Lag?

Based on 108 studies with 676 participants, there is strong evidence from multiple clinical trials that Melatonin may support Jet Lag management. Our evidence grade is A (Strong Evidence).

Q: How much Melatonin should I take for Jet Lag?

Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 0.5-3 mg, 30-60 min before bed. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.

Q: Are there side effects of Melatonin?

Reported side effects may include Daytime drowsiness, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.

Q: How strong is the evidence for Melatonin and Jet Lag?

We rate the evidence as Grade A (Strong Evidence). This rating is based on 108 peer-reviewed studies with 676 total participants. The overall direction of effect is mixed.

Berdasarkan 57 studi (6 meta-analyses, 2 RCTs) dengan 516 peserta secara total. 35/57 studi menunjukkan efek positif.

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Melatonin is well-supported by research as a supplement that may help your body adjust to new time zones and reduce jet lag symptoms.

57 studies including 6 meta-analyses support melatonin for jet lag
Timing matters — taking melatonin near target bedtime at your destination may work best
One of the most widely recognized and studied uses for melatonin
About 61% of studies show clearly positive effects on jet lag symptoms

Key Study Findings

Review

Melatonin dose and timing: Do we have it right?

Dose: None vs: None Outcome: None Efek: None None

Populasi: Review of melatonin dose and timing

In Vitro

Exogenous L-Cysteine and Its Transport Through CtaP Play a Role in Biofilm Formation, Swimming Motility, …

Dose: 1.57 and 3.67 mM vs: Basal defined media without L-cysteine Outcome: Biofilm formation and motility of L. monocytogenes Efek: None None

Populasi: Listeria monocytogenes 10403S and ctaP mutant

review

Therapeutic Dilemma: Melatonin or not?

Dose: low doses melatonin (unspecified); melatonin for jet lag (adults) vs: Placebo Efek: None None

Controlled Clinical Trial n=24 2 weeks

D-Ribose-L-Cysteine protects against sodium arsenite-induced hepato-nephrotoxicity in rats.

Dose: 10 mg/kg body weight vs: Sodium arsenite group (SA, no riboceine) Outcome: Hepato-nephrotoxicity markers (ALT, AST, creatinine) Efek: None None

Populasi: Rats with sodium arsenite-induced toxicity

Other

Melatonin-Loaded Hydrogel Modulates Circadian Rhythms and Alleviates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation to Promote Wound Healing.

Dose: None vs: Wounds without hydrogel Outcome: Wound healing and circadian rhythm modulation Efek: None None

Populasi: Animal wound model with circadian disruption

Observational Study n=140

Association between behavioral jet lag with subjective and objective circadian rhythm among Chinese young adults.

Dose: None vs: Low behavioral jet lag group Outcome: rMEQ score and DLMO timing Efek: 1h social jet lag: -2.27 rMEQ, +24min DLMO delay <0.05

Populasi: Chinese young adults (mean age 20.7, 60% women)

Key Statistics

108

Studi

676

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Peringkat

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Do Long-Haul Travel and Jet Lag Affect Athletes' Physiological, Humoral and Performance Outcomes? A Systematic Narrative Review. Review

Sports (Basel, Switzerland) 2026

Association between behavioral jet lag with subjective and objective circadian rhythm among Chinese young adults. Other

Social science & … 2025 4 sitasi

Melatonin-Loaded Hydrogel Modulates Circadian Rhythms and Alleviates Oxidative Stress and Inflammation to Promote Wound Healing. Other

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Melatonin dose and timing: Do we have it right? Review

CNS spectrums 2025 1 sitasi

Exogenous L-Cysteine and Its Transport Through CtaP Play a Role in Biofilm Formation, Swimming Motility, and Swarming Motility of Listeria … Other

Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 2025 1 sitasi

Therapeutic Dilemma: Melatonin or not? Other

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D-Ribose-L-Cysteine protects against sodium arsenite-induced hepato-nephrotoxicity in rats. Other

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Circadian disruption reduces MUC4 expression via the clock molecule BMAL1 during dry eye development. Other

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Circadian light/dark cycle reversal exacerbates the progression of chronic kidney disease in mice. Other

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Circadian Rhythms Disrupted by Light at Night and Mistimed Food Intake Alter Hormonal Rhythms and Metabolism. Review

International journal of … 2023 146 sitasi

Melatonin from Microorganisms, Algae, and Plants as Possible Alternatives to Synthetic Melatonin. Review

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Current neuropharmacology 2022 40 sitasi

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Methods to Assess Melatonin Receptor-Mediated Phase-Shift and Re-entrainment of Rhythmic Behaviors in Mouse Models. Other

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Biological Rhythm and Chronotype: New Perspectives in Health. Review

Biomolecules 2021 280 sitasi

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Evening wear of blue-blocking glasses for sleep and mood disorders: a systematic review. Systematic Review

Chronobiology international 2021 47 sitasi

The Potential Oncostatic Effects of Melatonin against Prostate Cancer. Review

Critical reviews in … 2021 3 sitasi

Novel Approaches for Assessing Circadian Rhythmicity in Humans: A Review. Review

Journal of biological … 2020 110 sitasi

How to manage travel fatigue and jet lag in athletes? A systematic review of interventions. Systematic Review

British journal of … 2020 56 sitasi

Evening types have social jet lag and metabolic alterations in school-age children. Other

Scientific reports 2020 50 sitasi

The effect of jet lag on the human brain: A neuroimaging study. Other

Human brain mapping 2020 15 sitasi

Melatonin for jet lag. Review

Drug and therapeutics … 2020 1 sitasi

Structural basis of ligand recognition at the human MT1 melatonin receptor. Other

Nature 2019 186 sitasi

Resetting the late timing of 'night owls' has a positive impact on mental health and performance. RCT

Sleep medicine 2019 102 sitasi

Nutrition for Travel: From Jet lag To Catering. Review

International journal of … 2019 29 sitasi

Advice for travelers. Review

The Medical letter … 2019

New perspectives on the role of melatonin in human sleep, circadian rhythms and their regulation. Review

British journal of … 2018 685 sitasi

Synchronizing effects of melatonin on diurnal and circadian rhythms. Review

General and comparative … 2018 136 sitasi

Approaches to the Pharmacological Management of Jet Lag. Review

Drugs 2018 56 sitasi

Jetlag related sleep problems and their management: A review. Review

Travel medicine and … 2018 27 sitasi

[CME: Jet Lag Jetlag]. Case Report

Praxis 2018 1 sitasi

Meal Timing Regulates the Human Circadian System. Other

Current biology : … 2017 455 sitasi

Melatonin Natural Health Products and Supplements: Presence of Serotonin and Significant Variability of Melatonin Content. Other

Journal of clinical … 2017 226 sitasi

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders. Review

Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.) 2017 132 sitasi

Chronomedicine and type 2 diabetes: shining some light on melatonin. Review

Diabetologia 2017 71 sitasi

Melatonin restores hippocampal neural precursor cell proliferation and prevents cognitive deficits induced by jet lag simulation in adult mice. Other

Journal of pineal … 2017 45 sitasi

Sleep Disorders: Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders. Review

FP essentials 2017 15 sitasi

Disruption of adolescents' circadian clock: The vicious circle of media use, exposure to light at night, sleep loss and risk … Review

Journal of physiology, … 2016 238 sitasi

Melatonin has multiorgan effects. Review

European heart journal. … 2016 77 sitasi

Keeping circadian time with hormones. Review

Diabetes, obesity & … 2015 132 sitasi

Sleep habits and diabetes. Review

Diabetes & metabolism 2015 112 sitasi

Jet Lag and Shift Work Disorder. Review

Sleep medicine clinics 2015 75 sitasi

Short-term incubation of bovine placentome sections as a tool to study xenobiotic mechanism of action. Other

Reproductive biology 2015 6 sitasi

Is melatonin useful for jet lag? Meta-Analysis

Medwave 2015 6 sitasi

Melatonin: an internal signal for daily and seasonal timing. Review

Indian journal of … 2014

Jet lag. Systematic Review

BMJ clinical evidence 2014

Effects of chronic jet lag on the central and peripheral circadian clocks in CBA/N mice. Other

Chronobiology international 2014

Chronobiology of the neuroimmunoendocrine system and aging. Review

Current pharmaceutical design 2014

Circadian rhythm abnormalities. Case Report

Continuum (Minneapolis, Minn.) 2013 172 sitasi

Air travel: effects of sleep deprivation and jet lag. Review

Chest 2013 53 sitasi

Melatonin: comprehensive profile. Review

Profiles of drug … 2013 26 sitasi

[Circadian rhythm sleep disorder]. Review

Nihon rinsho. Japanese … 2013

Circadian typology: a comprehensive review. Review

Chronobiology international 2012 1248 sitasi

Circadian rhythms and tumor growth. Review

Cancer letters 2012 108 sitasi

Melatonin: an underappreciated player in retinal physiology and pathophysiology. Review

Experimental eye research 2012

Jet lag and shift work sleep disorders: how to help reset the internal clock. Review

Cleveland Clinic journal … 2011 73 sitasi

Excitotoxicity triggered by Neurobasal culture medium. Other

PloS one 2011 39 sitasi

Perioperative melatonin use. Review

Anaesthesia and intensive … 2011 18 sitasi

[Jet lag disorders]. Review

La Revue de … 2011 3 sitasi

[Rheumatism, jet lag and the body clock]. Review

Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie 2011

Update on the use of melatonin in pediatrics. Review

Journal of pineal … 2011

Jet lag: current and potential therapies. Other

P & T … 2011

Jet lag, circadian rhythm sleep disturbances, and depression: the role of melatonin and its analogs. Review

Advances in therapy 2010 136 sitasi

Clinical practice. Jet lag. Review

The New England … 2010 130 sitasi

Melatonin agonists and insomnia. Review

Expert review of … 2010 58 sitasi

Melatonin: pharmacological aspects and clinical trends. Review

The International journal … 2010 55 sitasi

Come fly with me: jet lag and melatonin. Other

International journal of … 2010 5 sitasi

Ready for takeoff? A critical review of armodafinil and modafinil for the treatment of sleepiness associated with jet lag. Other

Nature and science … 2010 3 sitasi

Treatment of shift work disorder and jet lag. Other

Current treatment options … 2010

Jet lag syndrome: circadian organization, pathophysiology, and management strategies. Other

Nature and science … 2010

Complementary and alternative medicine usage for behavioral health indications. Review

Primary care 2010

Clinical uses of melatonin: evaluation of human trials. Review

Current medicinal chemistry 2010

Managing jet lag: Some of the problems and possible new solutions. Review

Sleep medicine reviews 2009 141 sitasi

The pathophysiology of jet lag. Review

Travel medicine and … 2009 101 sitasi

Melatonin and its relevance to jet lag. Review

Travel medicine and … 2009 60 sitasi

Circadian rhythm disorders. Review

Seminars in neurology 2009 17 sitasi

[Circadian rhythm sleep disorders]. Review

Tidsskrift for den … 2009 6 sitasi

Tasimelteon, a melatonin agonist for the treatment of insomnia and circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Other

Current opinion in … 2009

Melatonin for primary insomnia? Review

Drug and therapeutics … 2009

["Jet-lag"--pathophysiology and methods of prevention and treatment]. Review

Przeglad epidemiologiczny 2009

The roles of melatonin and light in the pathophysiology and treatment of circadian rhythm sleep disorders. Review

Nature clinical practice. … 2008 139 sitasi

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Arzneimittel-Forschung 2008 89 sitasi

Jet lag: therapeutic use of melatonin and possible application of melatonin analogs. Review

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Saudi medical journal 2008

Jet lag. Systematic Review

BMJ clinical evidence 2008

Jet lag: trends and coping strategies. Review

Lancet (London, England) 2007 405 sitasi

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Sleep medicine 2007 201 sitasi

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The American journal … 2007 3 sitasi

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Maturitas 2002 59 sitasi

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Jet lag: minimizing it's effects with critically timed bright light and melatonin administration. Review

Journal of molecular … 2002

Jet lag in athletes after eastward and westward time-zone transition. Other

Chronobiology international 2002

Melatonin in sleep disorders and jet-lag. Review

Neuro endocrinology letters 2002

Human aging and melatonin. Clinical relevance. Review

Experimental gerontology 2001 178 sitasi

Melatonin for preventing and treating jet lag. Systematic Review

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CNS drugs 2001 135 sitasi

Melatonin, light therapy, and jet lag. Review

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Novartis Foundation symposium 2000 47 sitasi

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Melatonin for jet lag? Review

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Effect of melatonin on jet lag after long haul flights. RCT

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Jet lag and melatonin. Other

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Jet lag and its pharmacology. Other

Lancet (London, England) 1986

Can melatonin alleviate jet lag? Other

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Dosage & Usage

mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units

Dosis yang Umum Digunakan

general:: 0.5-3 mg, 30-60 min before bed
jetlag:: 0.5-5 mg

Batas atas: No established UL; 5 mg typically considered maximum

Dosis yang Diteliti dalam Penelitian

Dosis	Durasi	Efek	N
None	--	Mixed	--
1.57 and 3.67 mM	--	Mixed	--
low doses melatonin (unspecified); melatonin for jet lag (adults)	--	Positive	--
10 mg/kg body weight	2 weeks	Positive	24
None	--	Positive	--
None	--	Negative	140
None	--	Positive	--
None	--	Neutral	--

Waktu terbaik diminum: 30-60 minutes before bed

Safety & Side Effects

Efek Samping yang Dilaporkan

⚠ Daytime drowsiness
⚠ Headache
⚠ Dizziness
⚠ Nausea
⚠ Vivid dreams or nightmares

Interaksi yang Diketahui

● Blood thinners (warfarin) — may increase bleeding risk
● Immunosuppressants — melatonin may stimulate immune function
● Diabetes medications — may affect blood sugar levels
● Sedatives and CNS depressants — additive drowsiness

Asupan atas yang dapat ditoleransi: No established UL; 5 mg typically considered maximum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Melatonin help with Jet Lag?

Based on 108 studies with 676 participants, there is strong evidence from multiple clinical trials that Melatonin may support Jet Lag management. Our evidence grade is A (Strong Evidence).

How much Melatonin should I take for Jet Lag?

Studies have used various dosages. A commonly studied range is 0.5-3 mg, 30-60 min before bed. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any supplement regimen.

Are there side effects of Melatonin?

Reported side effects may include Daytime drowsiness, Headache, Dizziness, Nausea. Most side effects are mild and dose-dependent. Consult your doctor if you experience any adverse reactions.

How strong is the evidence for Melatonin and Jet Lag?

We rate the evidence as Grade A (Strong Evidence). This rating is based on 108 peer-reviewed studies with 676 total participants. The overall direction of effect is mixed.

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Kesimpulan Singkat

Berdasarkan 57 studi (6 meta-analyses, 2 RCTs) dengan 516 peserta secara total. 35/57 studi menunjukkan efek positif.

Evidence Strength92%

High confidence

Rincian Studi

RCT (3)Meta (1)Other (104)

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