On May 30, researchers report melatonin’s ability to boost DNA repair processes in overnight workers.
Researchers found no statistically significant difference during subsequent night shifts, suggesting timing of supplementation matters.
Authors published in Occupational & Environmental Medicine and called for larger trials with varying doses before clinical recommendations.
A randomized placebo-controlled trial enrolled 40 night shift workers who took melatonin before daytime sleep over four weeks.
According to available records, participants who received melatonin showed urinary 8-OHdG levels 80 percent higher during day sleep than the placebo group, ScienceDaily reported on May 30.
The biomarker 8-OHdG indicates oxidative DNA damage repair capacity; higher concentrations suggest stronger repair activity.
Named entities in source reporting include night shift workers, BMJ Group, Occupational & Environmental Medicine.
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