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Strong Support
Does taking melatonin for sleep over a long period actually increase the chance of dying from any cause? This claim suggests that people who use melatonin regularly for insomnia might face a higher risk of death compared to those who do not use it.
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This large study found that adults with insomnia who took melatonin long-term were twice as likely to die within five years compared to those who did not take it. The exact death rates and risk numbers in the study match the claim perfectly.
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