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Taking melatonin seems to help blood flow better and lower stress hormones in people with heart problems. This might make the heart work less hard and lower the chance of dangerous blood clots forming.

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Chronobiotic and cytoprotective activity of melatonin in the cardiovascular system. Doses matter

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2024 Sep 9

The study confirms that taking melatonin helps lower stress hormones and prevents blood clots in people with heart problems, which protects the heart.

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Chronobiotic and cytoprotective activity of melatonin in the cardiovascular system. Doses matter

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DOI: 10.1038/s44323-024-00007-z

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Does melatonin reduce blood clotting and heart strain in people with heart disease?

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Regarding 'Does melatonin reduce blood clotting and heart strain in people with heart disease?': The available evidence leans toward this being likely, but more research is needed for certainty. The FitBodyScience database has analyzed 1 claim(s) related to this question: 1.0 support, 0 refute.

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Taking melatonin supplements might help lower high blood pressure at night and improve overall blood pressure readings in people with heart conditions. This effect seems to happen because melatonin could help relax blood vessels and calm the nervous system.

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Taking melatonin supplements might slightly lower your top blood pressure number by about 2 points. However, how much it actually helps depends on your starting blood pressure and other personal health factors, so the real-world benefit isn't the same for everyone.

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