Table. Information Provided on the Label Compared With Quantity Detected of Melatonin and CBD in Analyzed Samples of Melatonin Gummies.
| Brand code | Label claims | Expiration date | Labeled quantity of ingredients per serving size | No. of other ingredientsa | Label maximum daily servings, No. of gummies | Measured ingredients per serving size (SD), mg | Measured vs labeled ingredients per serving size, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Circadian rhythm support | 06/2024 | Melatonin, 3 mg CBD, 10 mg |
2 | 1 | Melatonin: 3.6 (0.7) CBD: 10.6 (0.5) |
Melatonin: 120 CBD: 106 |
| B | Heartburn relief plus sleep support | 01/2024 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 0 | 2 | 4.8 (0.3) | 160 |
| C | Occasional sleeplessness | 09/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 2 | 6.1 (0.2) | 122 |
| D | Rest and rejuvenate | 03/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 1 | 2 | 3.7 (0.4) | 74 |
| E | Night calm | 02/2024 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 3 | 2 | 4.5 (0.3) | 150 |
| F | Sleep | 08/2024 | Melatonin, 5 mg CBD, 15 mg |
0 | 2 | Melatonin: 6.6 (0.2) CBD: 15.8 (0.1) |
Melatonin: 132 CBD: 105 |
| G | Sleep | 08/2024 | Melatonin, 5 mg CBD, 15 mg |
0 | 2 | Melatonin: 7.2 (0.3) CBD: 17.7 (1.0) |
Melatonin: 144 CBD: 118 |
| H | Sleep | 05/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg CBD, 15 mg |
0 | 2 | Melatonin: 4.7 (0.1) CBD: 16.1 (0.2) |
Melatonin: 94 CBD: 107 |
| I | Sleep support | 08/2024 | Melatonin, 5 mg CBD, 30 mg |
0 | 2 | Melatonin: ND CBD: 31.3 (1.1) |
Melatonin: ND CBD: 104 |
| J | No claim | 06/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 2 | 6.0 (0.1) | 120 |
| K | No claim | 12/2023 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 1 | 2 | 4.6 (0.3) | 153 |
| L | Healthy sleep cycle support | 02/2024 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 2 | 5.9 (0.3) | 118 |
| M | Supports healthy sleep | 11/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 1 | 7.3 (0.1) | 146 |
| N | Supports healthy sleep | 02/2024 | Melatonin, 10 mg | 0 | 2 | 13.1 (0.1) | 131 |
| O | No claim | 10/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 2 | 5.4 (0.4) | 108 |
| P | No claim | 09/2023 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 1 | 2 | 5.1 (0.8) | 170 |
| Q | Rest and restore muscles | 08/2023 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 2 | 2 | 4.0 (0.3) | 133 |
| R | No claim | 02/2024 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 2 | 2 | 3.8 (0.1) | 126 |
| S | Sleep plus immune | 09/2023 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 5 | 2 | 10.4 (0.4) | 347 |
| T | No claim | 05/2024 | Melatonin, 2.5 mg | 0 | 1 | 2.9 (0.3) | 116 |
| U | No claim | 07/2023 | Melatonin, 1.0 mg | 0 | 1 | 1.3 (0.4) | 130 |
| V | Sleep support, wake-up | 10/2023 | Melatonin, 10 mg | 3 | 2 | 9.2 (0.3) | 92 |
| W | Supports restful sleep | 09/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 2 | 5.8 (0.6) | 116 |
| X | No claim | 09/2023 | Melatonin, 5 mg | 0 | 2 | 5.7 (1.3) | 114 |
| Y | Sleep health | 07/2023 | Melatonin, 3 mg | 1 | 2 | 3.7 (0.2) | 123 |
Abbreviations: CBD, cannabidiol; ND, not detected where limit of detection is 100 ng/mL.
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Other ingredients declared included extracts of lemon balm, passionflower, tart cherry fruit, magnolia, Griffonia simplicifolia, wild blueberry, black elderberry, and chamomile flower as well as collagen, L-theanine, vitamin C, and vitamin D.