Association between night-shift work and level of melatonin: systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Sleep medicine Vol. 75; pp. 502 - 509
• Main Authors: Wei, Tao, Li, Cancan, Heng, Yuanyuan, Gao, Xiang, Zhang, Guimei, Wang, Huachen, Zhao, Xuan, Meng, Zixiu, Zhang, Yanbo, Hou, Haifeng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.11.2020
• Subjects: 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMT6s); Melatonin; Night-shift work; Night-shift work; Melatonin; 6-sulfatoxymelatonin (aMT6s)

Night-shift workers are exposed to nocturnal light and are more prone to circadian rhythm disorders. Although night-shift work is thought to be associated with the decrease in melatonin secretion, studies have shown inconsistent results. This systematic review and meta-analysis studied the associati...