blankets – Dr. Barry Dworkin

Weighted blankets for improved sleep? Small study shows increase in melatonin level with use. Study duration was one day and people were young and healthy. No causal link. More investigations required.

October 4, 2022

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 4, 2022 Source:Weighted blankets found to increase melatonin Reference:A weighted blanket increases pre-sleep salivary concentrations of melatonin in young, healthy adults

Weighted blankets for improved sleep? Small study shows increase in melatonin level with use. Study duration was one day and people were young and healthy. No causal link. More investigations required.