The Claim

Melatonin supplementation causes a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and systemic inflammatory markers, while simultaneously increasing blood antioxidant capacity.

Source: Surprising Heart Results from This Huge Melatonin Study

What the research says

Supports is higher

Support is ahead, but a single strong opposing study can change this.

Supports
45score
Challenges
0score

These are independent scores, not a percentage. Higher-grade studies count more, so a single strong opposing study can outweigh several weaker ones.

Cause and effect
0 studies reviewed
In plain English

Taking melatonin supplements may lower your blood pressure, blood sugar, and bad cholesterol, while also reducing inflammation and boosting your body's natural antioxidants.

See the scientific wording

Melatonin supplementation significantly reduces systolic blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, LDL cholesterol, total cholesterol, and systemic inflammatory markers while boosting blood antioxidant capacity.

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