I Took Magnesium Daily for Three Months, Here’s How My Sleep Changed

We all know that a good night’s sleep is a luxury. By that, I don’t just mean sleeping long enough (which is often difficult enough) but also getting quality sleep. Both are rare for mje—I am more likely to toss and turn, waking up the next morning drained of energy and feeling flat.

That’s why the wellness trend of taking magnesium in the evening appeals to me. But what’s really behind the trend? I asked an expert and tested it myself.

What an expert says about sleep and magnesium

Naturally, I wanted to know from an expert what her opinion was on the magnesium trend. Jessica Sepel, nutritionist and founder of JSHealth Vitamins, is a big fan: “Magnesium is a mineral that is involved in over 300 chemical processes in the body. I like to think of it as a kind of relaxation in tablet form,” says the expert. According to her, this effect comes from two properties of the supplement: “Magnesium is known for its relaxing effects on the muscles and its supportive function in energy production. It is a wonderful way to prepare the body for rest and the regeneration processes that take place at night.” According to the expert, magnesium can also help to lower our cortisol and therefore stress levels and support the function of our nervous system.

What you should look out for when buying magnesium

According to Sepel, it is worth taking a look at the ingredients of the supplement in order to benefit as much as possible from these properties: “Not all magnesium supplements are the same. The type and amount of magnesium contained is important when choosing a high-quality supplement.”

I’ve noticed these changes since I’ve been taking magnesium every night

I’ve been taking a magnesium tablet every night before bed for three months now and I have to say: I’m a fan of the trend. I have noticed that I fall asleep more quickly, but above all, I really sleep through the night. I used to wake up at least once a night, usually even more often, but now I sleep through almost every night until my alarm clock rings. I’m also able to get up straight away

Probably the biggest change is that I get up straight away. I usually hit the snooze button at least three times, but since taking magnesium before sleep, I wake up full of energy and want to get up. I’m really surprised at the results.