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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
We did the comparison: the listing claims 5 mg of melatonin, and the listing-image panel shows 5 mg melatonin serving size: 2 gummies. Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | — | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | — | |
| Total Sugars | 3 g | — | |
| Includes 3 g Added Sugars | 3 g | — | |
| Sodium | 15 mg | — | |
| Melatonin | 5 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; any remaining comparison concerns the front-label framing.
vision:claude-cli:subscription Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
label claims 5 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (sleep trials commonly use 0.5–5 mg; higher doses are not shown to work better and gummy products have repeatedly been found to differ from their labels). Sources: NIH NCCIH — Melatonin, PubMed search: melatonin dose sleep onset.
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
USPTO lists Amazon Technologies, Inc. (CORPORATION) in NEVADA, USA for the exact brand wordmark. This identifies the USPTO mark owner or applicant; it does not by itself prove who manufactures or sells this product.
Written reviews rose from 5 to 28 between August 12, 2025 and July 20, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 4, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
Documented concerns
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
A serving is 4 gummies, and the panel lists 7,000 mg — 7 g — of melatonin in that serving. What the panel doesn’t give is the one number needed to check it: what a serving weighs. Gummies of this type usually run somewhere around 2.5 to 3.5 grams each, which would put 4 of them near 10 to 14 grams. If that holds here, melatonin would be a high share of the serving’s weight, and that is why we stopped on this number. But we did not weigh these gummies. The 2.5–3.5 gram figure is a general estimate for the format, not a measurement of this product. One published number would settle it: the weight of one gummy, or of a 4-gummy serving. Until then we can’t confirm the 7 g and we can’t dispute it. Nothing here says the product is short — only that the label doesn’t let anyone check. Checked August 16, 2026.
Unresolved public record
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
Multi-pack listing (pack of 2) — the stated weight may cover all packs, so per-serving mass can't be pinned. Arithmetic runs only when every number provably belongs to the same product size.
The listing claims 5 mg; the photo-read Supplement Facts panel shows Melatonin at 5 mg per serving — the listing text and its photo-read panel agree; this is internal consistency, not independent testing.
Published sources describe how melatonin have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Melatonin, PubMed search: melatonin dose sleep onset.
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 5 on 2025-08-12 to 28 on 2026-07-20 (net +23). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
The package says distributed by: Amazon.com Services LLC, 410 Terry Avenue N, Seattle, WA 98109. USPTO names Amazon Technologies, Inc. as the exact wordmark owner. That can be a normal distributor, manufacturer, or licensing relationship; the saved records do not establish the relationship.
What to ask and check
Ask the brand or seller
What is the product’s UPC or GTIN?
The barcode is how a product gets matched to outside records — certification registries, label databases, recall data. Without it, almost nothing can be cross-checked.
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit claim “Amazon Basics Melatonin, Sleep Support Gummies, Strawberry Flavor, 5mg (Previously Solimo), 120 Count (Pack of 2)…” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Ingredient evidence exists; on dose: label claims 5 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (sleep trials commonly use 0.5–5 mg; higher doses are not shown to work better and gummy products have repeatedly been found to differ from their labels). |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Melatonin | shaded = doses used in studies (0.5 mg–5 mg) · bar = this label | 5 mg — within the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 3 of 6 public signals
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| LookCloser record ID | lc-56b5d88b (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | Amazon Basics |
| Source listing identifier | B0C8MC4P46 |
| Retailer listing title | Amazon Basics Melatonin, Sleep Support Gummies, Strawberry Flavor, 5mg… show full titleAmazon Basics Melatonin, Sleep Support Gummies, Strawberry Flavor, 5mg (Previously Solimo), 120 Count (Pack of 2) |
| USPTO brand owner | Amazon Technologies, Inc. · CORPORATION · NEVADA, USA |
| Owner filed address | Attn: Trademarks, 410 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WASHINGTON 98109, UNITED STATES |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | Serving Size: 2 Gummies |
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Pack statement | 120 GUMMIES |
| Badges printed on pack | Vegan, Gluten-Free |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 15 | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Total Sugars | 3 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Includes 3 g Added Sugars | 3 g | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Sodium | 15 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Melatonin | 5 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“melatonin 5 mg per serving” · “Strawberry Flavor with Other Natural Flavors” · “Vegan, Gluten-Free” · “DIETARY SUPPLEMENT” · “5 mg per serving”
Read by a vision model from 4 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Melatonin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (2,320) · a hormone; not a vitamin/mineral
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
melatonin — NIH NCCIH — Melatonin · PubMed search: melatonin dose sleep onset · ClinicalTrials.gov — 1,068 registered studies
✓ Dosage: label claims 5 mg/serving — within the range commonly used in research (sleep trials commonly use 0.5–5 mg; higher doses are not shown to work better and gummy products have repeatedly been found to differ from their labels).
ℹ Use pattern in research: taken before bed; timing matters more than size of dose in the research.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
Record lc-56b5d88b · built August 16, 2026 · lookcloser.ai · corrections@lookcloser.ai