Ahajournals
Circ.152.Suppl 3.4371606
Published: March 17, 2026
Video Description
Is Your Melatonin Habit Hurting Your Heart? 🫀
A groundbreaking new study has found a surprising link between melatonin and heart failure — and if you're one of the millions of people taking it every night, you need to hear this.
In this video, I break down exactly what the research shows, what melatonin actually does in your body, and whether it's still safe to take. Plus, if you've been relying on melatonin to sleep, I share the right way to wean yourself off without losing your sleep quality.
Link to the study: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circ.152.suppl_3.4371606
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0:00 New Research on Melatonin
0:40 What Actually IS Melatonin?
1:45 Who Should Take Melatonin?
3:30 What Seniors Need To Know About Melatonin
4:20 Melatonin Heart Risk
5:30 Melatonin Addiction vs Dependence
7:15 How To Get OFF Melatonin
8:30 Processed Sugar and Melatonin
✅ Check out my website for more tips and resources: https://sleepdoctor.com/?youtube_id=U_32BZKo6UY
😴 👨⚕️ Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and has helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.
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