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Taking melatonin for sleep over a long period might be connected to a much higher chance of being hospitalized for heart failure compared to not taking it. The data shows that about 19% of long-term users ended up in the hospital for heart issues, compared to only 6.6% of those who didn't take it.
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This large study found that people with insomnia who took melatonin long-term were much more likely to be hospitalized for heart failure compared to those who didn't take it. The data shows a clear link between long-term melatonin use and serious heart problems.
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