Having trouble falling asleep? Hang on before reaching for the melatonin.

A new study says chronic use of the sleep aid may lead to heart failure — but experts say you shouldn’t panic just yet.

While there are mixed reviews of the latest scientific findings, here’s what the popular sleep supplement could reveal about heart health.

New research has found a link between long-term melatonin use and heart failure in adults. Tihana – stock.adobe.com

According to research from the American Heart Association (AHA), using melatonin consistently for over a year was linked to a higher risk of heart failure and even early death in some adults.

But medical experts say this doesn’t mean the over-the-counter supplement directly causes heart failure.

Instead, constantly reaching for melatonin

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