Potential Heart Risks Linked to Melatonin and Sleep Aids
TL;DR
A recent observational study suggests that long-term use of OTC melatonin for insomnia may be associated with an increased risk of heart failure, hospitalization, and mortality, raising concerns about its safety for chronic use, especially in individuals with existing heart risk factors.
- Common OTC Sleep Aid Linked to Heart Failure Risk Medscape
- 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 Supplement Shows Concerning Link to Heart Failure ScienceAlert
- A study questions melatonin use and heart health but don’t lose sleep over it AP News
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