3583: Is Melatonin Dangerous for Your Heart?
November 27, 2025
3583: Is Melatonin Dangerous for Your Heart?
November 27, 2025
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You may have seen recent headlines claiming melatonin could harm your heart, but is it really dangerous, or just sensationalized media?
On today’s show, we break down the latest observational study and compare it with decades of research highlighting melatonin’s benefits.
We’ll cover why context, dosage, and underlying health conditions matter, and explore how melatonin can support heart health, blood pressure, sleep quality, immune function, and even cellular longevity.
Join me on today’s Cabral Concept 3583 to cut through the fear-based headlines, understand the science, and decide if melatonin is right for you.
Enjoy the show!
Show Highlights & Big Takeaways
1. Observational Studies Can Be Misleading The recent heart-risk study on melatonin was observational, not cause-and-effect, and likely confounded by pre-existing cardiovascular and sleep issues. Context and dosage matter.
2. Melatonin Supports many Different Aspects Research shows melatonin improves blood pressure, endothelial function, mitochondrial health, circadian rhythm, sleep quality, and immune function, including natural killer cell activity.
3. Anti-aging and Cellular Protection Studies also show that Melatonin reduces inflammation, supports cellular longevity, and enhances circadian regulation.
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