Long-Term Melatonin Use Linked to 90% Higher Heart Failure Risk

Long-term use of the sleep supplement melatonin may seriously hurt your heart. Researchers recently presented this alarming finding. The study analyzed data from nearly 131,000 adults with sleep issues.

Results showed a clear association with long-term use. Taking melatonin for over one year was linked to a 90% greater risk of heart failure. These users were also 3.5 times more likely to be hospitalized. Furthermore, they were twice as likely to die from any cause over the five-year study period.

Experts were surprised by these findings. Melatonin is widely considered a safe, natural sleep aid. However, the study only found a link, not a direct cause.

Doctors now urge people to be careful. Melatonin supplements are not regulated by the FDA. If you have sleep trouble, consult a doctor first. They can check for underlying problems, like sleep apnea. That condition is a known risk for heart disease and may be the real issue.