The Current

How safe is melatonin for your heart?


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Sleep is essential for good health yet millions of Canadians struggle to get enough of it — and many turn to melatonin for assistance. A new study raises concerns on a possible link between long-term melatonin use and heart failure. But is there really a cause for concern? Sleep specialist Dr. Elliott Lee from The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre breaks down why insomnia might really be the bigger risk and how to get a good night of sleep.


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