Randomized Controlled Trial

Effect of Magnesium Supplementation on Sleep Quality

Abbasi B, Kimiagar M

Journal of Nutritional ScienceOctober 2022

Plain Language Summary

Magnesium supplementation improved sleep quality in older adults with insomnia.

Key Findings

  • 1Increased sleep time
  • 2Improved sleep efficiency
  • 3Increased melatonin levels

Abstract

This RCT investigated magnesium supplementation (500mg daily) on sleep quality in elderly with insomnia.

Study Limitations

Small sample size. Elderly population may not be generalizable.

Compounds Studied

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