Taking melatonin may help keep artery-clogging plaque from growing and make it less likely to burst. It works by calming inflammation and stress in the blood vessels while strengthening the protective outer layer of the plaque, which lowers the chance of a heart attack or stroke.

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Evidence for the Benefits of Melatonin in Cardiovascular Disease

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2022

The study confirms that melatonin protects the heart and reduces oxidative stress, which supports the claim's general idea that it helps prevent heart disease, even though it doesn't detail the exact biological pathways for plaque stability.

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Evidence for the Benefits of Melatonin in Cardiovascular Disease

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DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.888319

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