Does magnesium oxide help you sleep?

Question

I was looking at magnesium supplements for my occasional insomnia, and I saw a lot of them contain magnesium oxide. Is this particular form of magnesium good for improving sleep?

Siddharth Kapoor · Accepted Answer

Magnesium oxide is actually more famous for clearing out your stomach than putting you to sleep, if you get what I mean! If you take too much, you might be running to the washroom all night instead of sleeping. Better look for other forms of magnesium for actual rest, bro.

Anjali Kulkarni · Answer

Sleep issues are so exhausting, haan na. I also tried looking up magnesium oxide but got to know it is quite heavy on the stomach. It is better to talk to your doctor once rather than taking something that might give you a stomach ache.

Vijay Shrivastav · Answer

As someone managing high blood pressure, I always keep track of my mineral levels. My doc mentioned magnesium can help relax blood vessels and aid sleep, but we chose a different form after blood tests. Do not self-medicate, especially if your BP fluctuates.

Rajesh Yadav · Answer

Dekho, oxide form is not absorbed very well by the body anyway. If sleep is your main issue, focus on fixing your dinner timings and reducing stress first. If you still want tablets, ask your doctor for glycinate, not oxide.

Meera Iyer · Answer

Please do not start taking magnesium oxide supplements blindly just for sleep. It can cause stomach upset and might interact with other medications you are on. Go to your family doctor and get your levels checked to see if you even need it.

Does magnesium oxide help you sleep?

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Consult a internal medicine specialist

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