Long-term melatonin use for sleep problems may come with unexpected heart dangers. Researchers found that chronic users were almost twice as likely to die and 3.5 times more likely to be hospitalized for heart failure. Though melatonin is widely regarded as harmless, experts now urge caution with extended use.
This was published last week, before the meeting. If you don’t read the whole article at least read the very last paragraph:
Note: The study featured in this article is a research abstract. Abstracts presented at American Heart Association’s scientific meetings are not peer-re-viewed, and the findings are considered preliminary until published as full manuscripts in a peer-re-viewed scientific journal.
This was published last week, before the meeting. If you don’t read the whole article at least read the very last paragraph:
Note: The study featured in this article is a research abstract. Abstracts presented at American Heart Association’s scientific meetings are not peer-re-viewed, and the findings are considered preliminary until published as full manuscripts in a peer-re-viewed scientific journal.