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Melatonin helps protect your heart and blood vessels from damage by calming inflammation and fighting off harmful molecules. It works by turning on your body's natural defense systems and protecting the energy centers inside your heart cells.
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Chronobiotic and cytoprotective activity of melatonin in the cardiovascular system. Doses matter
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2024 Sep 9The study confirms that melatonin helps protect the heart and blood vessels by reducing inflammation and fighting harmful free radicals, which matches the claim's main idea. It does not, however, test the exact cellular switches mentioned, focusing instead on overall heart health and the doses needed for these benefits.
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