Concerns Rise Over Melatonin's Potential Heart Risks

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A preliminary study suggests a possible link between long-term melatonin use and increased risk of heart failure, but experts caution that the findings are not conclusive and emphasize the importance of consulting healthcare providers and practicing good sleep hygiene. The study, based on electronic health records, does not establish causation and highlights the need for further research.
- A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don’t lose sleep over it AP News
- Is Melatonin Bad for Your Heart? Here’s What to Know. The New York Times
- Long-term use of melatonin supplements to support sleep may have negative health effects www.heart.org
- Common OTC Sleep Aid Linked to Heart Failure Risk Medscape
- New study suggests melatonin is linked to alarming increase of heart failure The Independent
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