Learn what a writer discovered when she started taking magnesium for sleep and asking sleep experts about its effects.

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The label recommends taking three capsules at 48 milligrams each roughly a half hour to an hour before bed.

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Overall, I slept well, but I cant say that it was markedly better sleep than typical.

), so I cant say whether that also impacted my overall tiredness and ability to sleep.

I saw no major difference then either.

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neurologist, sleep specialist, and author ofThe Sleep Solution

But heres the thing: Experts say, thats kind of to be expected.

Particularly for those who are magnesium deficient, supplementing does make a difference, he says.

Its just not going to be the solution to your really difficult chronic insomnia.

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So, should you try magnesium for sleep?

Before you decide to try magnesium, take stock of your current sleep habits.

This will account for other issues keeping you up at night that magnesium alone wouldnt be able to help.

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