Dr. Barry Dworkin

Too many confounding factors to conclude that there is an association between melatonin use and increased congestive heart failure risk

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 8, 2026

Source:
Melatonin Use Linked to Massively Increased Risk of Heart Failure

Reference:
Long-term melatonin use linked to 90% higher heart failure risk

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