In the meantime, read on to learn all about why people are taking magnesium to sleep better.

Can taking magnesium before bed improve your sleep?

Can adding magnesium to your nighttime routine promote better sleep?

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Magnesium supplementation mayreduce feelings of stress and anxietyand promote calm in the nervous system.

Somestudieshave found positive effects on sleep quality from taking magnesium before bedtime, but more research is still needed.

“It is good to consume them 30 to 60 minutes before bedtime,” Standish explains.

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Consider building your supplements into a bigger “sleep hygiene-boosting bedtime ritual,” as Standish calls it.

my favorite way to drink my magnesium before bed!!

this has been one of the best supplements I’ve tried for sleep!

This has been one of the best supplements I’ve tried for sleep!"

Her magnesium mocktail consists of magnesium powder, pure tart cherry juice, and lemon ginger sparkling water.