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When I went to my GP a few months ago to ask what could help with my tiredness<\/a> and sleep<\/a> problems, she told me: “a little magnesium<\/a> wouldn’t hurt.” And, she was right.<\/p>\n

A new 2024 study<\/a> found a \u201cdirect correlation between low magnesium levels in blood (less than 18mg\/L) and increased DNA damage, even after adjusting for gender and age.\u201d<\/p>\n

And TikTok has caught on. Over 500,000 videos feature the tag<\/a> #magnesium, with countless wellness influencers proselytising on the benefits of the supplement. In one video<\/a> with almost 60,000 views, a young woman says that magnesium is the one thing she \u201ccould no longer live without.\u201d \u201cI just started taking magnesium three months ago and I can confidently say that it is life changing,\u201d she said, before she described the way it had transformed her sleep, her anxiety, her energy levels, and even her hair growth.<\/p>\n

Even Gwyneth Paltrow has hopped aboard the magnesium train, telling The Hollywood Reporter,<\/a> “I think magnesium is a great place to start. It\u2019s never going to hurt you. We\u2019re all magnesium deficient to some degree. And it can be really helpful.”<\/p>\n

To be honest, I was a little skeptical of this supplement<\/a> hype that’s taken off over recent years (they’re good to compensate for any nutrient deficiencies, but you shouldn’t take them indiscriminately). However, informing yourself and consulting a doctor, if necessary, is a must for me. So armed with the intel from my doctor, I felt confident to give magnesium a go.<\/p>\n

What are the benefits of magnesium?<\/p>\n

Even though you’ve heard of magnesium, you’d be forgiven for being a little unclear on its benefits. Magnesium is a mineral that occurs naturally in the body and supports various vital functions, such as the cardiovascular system, muscle regeneration and energy production. Magnesium also supports the relaxation process, as JSHealth<\/a> founder, Jessica Sepel, told us. “It is optimal for maintaining a good mood and supporting our nervous system, as well as being a strong ally in stress<\/a> management. It stimulates GABA, a calming neurotransmitter that helps to reduce the body’s stress response and create a sense of calm and relaxation,” she said.<\/p>\n

This is why it is often recommended to take magnesium before bed \u2013 which is exactly what I did.<\/p>\n

A quick overview of all the benefits of magnesium:<\/strong><\/p>\n