The REAL reason we need magnesium for sleep

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  • čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
  • From supplements to "sleepy girl mocktails," magnesium seems to be all the rage these days. But magnesium is more than just a trendy replacement for melatonin; it is an essential mineral responsible for nearly 300 different enzyme reactions in your body. It helps your muscles and bones function properly and maintains your heart rhythm.
    Magnesium plays an understated role in helping us sleep. It does not have a direct correlation to our sleep -- like melatonin. Instead, magnesium creates the conditions for sleep by calming the central nervous system, relaxing our muscles, and helping regulate the production of melatonin.
    Join sleep expert, Dr. Michael Breus, as he explains why magnesium is so important to our overall health and our sleep, and what you should look for in a magnesium supplement.
    📺 For more essential vitamins and minerals you need to get your best sleep, check out our playlist: • The Vitamins & Mineral...
    🧑🏻‍💻 Take our Sleep Quiz to receive some of Dr. Breus’s personalized sleep recommendations and begin your journey to better sleep! sleepdoctor.com/
    0:00 Why is magnesium so hot right now?
    0:23 What is magnesium?
    2:20 Can magnesium help you sleep?
    2:47 Magnesium and sleep disorders
    3:39 Magnesium and RLS
    3:56 Who is at risk for magnesium deficiency?
    4:23 How much magnesium should I take?
    4:58 A clinical story
    😴 Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.
    #magnesium #sleepaid #bettersleep
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Komentáře • 44

  • @chrischen9589
    @chrischen9589 Před 4 měsíci +10

    I have been taking magnesium glycinate when I can't fall back to sleep in the middle of the night. Liquid magnesium helps me to fall asleep faster.

  • @kimberly-abriefongrief7777

    This was super helpful, thanks Michael!

  • @lauricox4191
    @lauricox4191 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Such great information thank you!!

  • @gabrielleparis3532
    @gabrielleparis3532 Před 4 měsíci +4

    Great video! Love the book "The Magnesium Miracle"

  • @brandonyoung4910
    @brandonyoung4910 Před 4 měsíci +6

    Taking 800mg magnesium glycinate through out the day helps me in so many ways. I’m 33 and thought insomnia was just what my adult life would be lol.

    • @anz2441
      @anz2441 Před 3 měsíci

      800mg ??? That's not too much ?

    • @brandonyoung4910
      @brandonyoung4910 Před 3 měsíci

      @@anz2441 not for me. im 240 lbs 6'3 and very active and muscular. my lady works out a coupel times a week and it much smaller; 250mg is great for her.

  • @josephinelai4638
    @josephinelai4638 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Thank you for this helpful info. What is the best time to take magnesium for insomnia? And which version is more effective?

  • @thingsthatmakemego-ooh
    @thingsthatmakemego-ooh Před 3 měsíci +4

    I started taking magnesium citrate a year ago, haviing spent the previous 10 years trying everything for menopausal sleep issues. Magnesium is simply amazing. I actually sleep deeply and all the way through the night. If I don't take it for a few days my nights go back to wakefulness and light sleep. I absolutely recommend anyone menopausal with sleep issues to try it

    • @ericachavis8853
      @ericachavis8853 Před měsícem

      How much magnesium do you take

    • @thingsthatmakemego-ooh
      @thingsthatmakemego-ooh Před měsícem

      @@ericachavis8853 I take around 200 mg. I weighed out the first time for accuracy and found a small spoon that the amount fits into. But every bag should give instructions on dosage. Usually by weight, I hope that helps.

  • @bevhart4604
    @bevhart4604 Před 4 měsíci

    Thank you

  • @shellz8775
    @shellz8775 Před 4 měsíci +2

    What do you think about getting it through Epsom Salts in the bath in the evening for good sleep?

  • @diwashshrestha5518
    @diwashshrestha5518 Před 8 dny

    For better sleep, Melatonin or magnesium supplements for first time user?

  • @vampirepalacelady
    @vampirepalacelady Před 3 měsíci +2

    Ooh I had the restless legs syndrome during the night, but I was a teenager practicing tons of exercise a day, and to be fair, I was underfed and didn't get to receive supplements. Yup eventually that caught up with me during my thirties.

  • @elemair9210
    @elemair9210 Před 4 měsíci +1

    so when should one take magnesium, before bed or in the morning? On the packaging it says to take it in the morning with breakfast

  • @N5555b
    @N5555b Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hi, it is ok to combine magnesium glycinate and magnesium threonate What is the lowest recommended dose of each if taking both?

    • @MiteshDamania
      @MiteshDamania Před 4 měsíci

      It should have the US rda in the lavel

  • @kittendkat5100
    @kittendkat5100 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Magnesium glycinate contains 14% elemental magnesium, that is a 100mg capsule yields 14mg of magnesium. My issue is that glycine, oddly enough, has a laxative effect on me starting at 1 gram, so I can't really take high doses of the glycinate form. I prefer threonate and take 6 capsules daily.

  • @EmilieSugar
    @EmilieSugar Před 3 měsíci

    Using supplements without defficency is it dangerous?

  • @bernardkung7306
    @bernardkung7306 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Dr Breus, I can't even _find_ magnesium glycinate -- everyone is selling magnesium biglycinate, instead.
    What is the difference between magnesium glycinate and magnesium biglycinate?
    Is there a difference? Is the difference important?
    Additionally, I've noticed that whenever I see magnesium listed as an ingredient, rather than a stand-alone supplement, it's almost invariably in the form of magnesium oxide (especial in cheaper one-a-day multi-vitamins) Also common is magnesium stearate, which doesn't appear to be intended as a supplement at all. Are these useful/how useful are these?

  • @YamkoonFoo
    @YamkoonFoo Před měsícem

    I have taken Magnesium Glycinate before it gaves me the most vivid weirdest dream in my sleep 😢 , anyone can suggest anything or know why ?

  • @babygonda1226
    @babygonda1226 Před 2 měsíci

    What about magnesium spray

    • @TheSleepDoctor
      @TheSleepDoctor  Před měsícem

      I have not found any data to suggest that Mag Spray ( like on the feet) will penetrate the skin enough to actually help with a magnesium deficiency. So I eat mine.

  • @Zonnerise
    @Zonnerise Před 4 měsíci +4

    I thought magnesium shortage isn't detected in your blood very fast. Only with very low levels.

    • @milky-ng9mk
      @milky-ng9mk Před měsícem

      From what I have the blood serum levels of magnesium are almost always in the right range unless you are dead. That is not where you will find a deficiency

  • @N5555b
    @N5555b Před 4 měsíci +2

    Do you mean to magnesium
    L-threonate?

  • @spurgendahl
    @spurgendahl Před 4 měsíci +1

    There's a typo in your thumbnail.

  • @groove9tube
    @groove9tube Před 4 měsíci +6

    Most people have pretty high expectations about supplements making marked changes in their health. They are not drugs and the effects may be subtle or barely noticeable. Always check to see if an influencer has a business related to the supplement being promoted, because often they are. This includes scientists/medical professionals.

    • @MERRYJERRYL
      @MERRYJERRYL Před 3 měsíci +1

      ALL SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE FORMED TO Make money off of views as YOU TUBE PAYS FOR VIEWS...... and sell their supplements AND THE VIDEO IS A COMMERCIAL TO BUY THEIR SUPPLEMENTS!!....LOL 134 TIMES

    • @MERRYJERRYL
      @MERRYJERRYL Před 3 měsíci

      DOES NOT INCLUDE , ITS ALWAYS A DOCTOR OR CHIROPRACTOR!

  • @PeanutButter-yu2oy
    @PeanutButter-yu2oy Před 4 měsíci +1

    Magnesium gel capsules made my painful foot, ankle and lower legs Stop. Haven't had a single one since I started. If I get a little bit of diarrhea I just take one every other night.

    • @PeanutButter-yu2oy
      @PeanutButter-yu2oy Před 4 měsíci

      I meant stopped my spasms!!

    • @tamaraspillis612
      @tamaraspillis612 Před 3 měsíci

      😂​@@PeanutButter-yu2oy

    • @lynne3989
      @lynne3989 Před 3 měsíci

      But WHICH type of magnesium did you take for the pain?

    • @milky-ng9mk
      @milky-ng9mk Před měsícem

      ​@@lynne3989glycinate, citrate, and malate seem to be the best ones to supplement in general.

  • @Mansmatters
    @Mansmatters Před 4 měsíci

    Sound sleep is also very important for men to have a healthy sex life.

  • @patwarburtonr7488
    @patwarburtonr7488 Před 4 měsíci +15

    Be😊 strong and let your heart take courage all you who wait for the Lord. Psalm 31:24

  • @rach1530
    @rach1530 Před 4 měsíci

    I can’t handle the way doctor pronounces gaba. I just can’t take it so I cannot subscribe 😣 I do appreciate the video though.