- Rebecca D'Arcy
- 1 day ago
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/ 'night, night' with magnesium
MAGNESIUMS STARRING ROLE IN SUPPORTING BETTER SLEEP
If sleepless nights are starting to feel like your new normal, it’s time to let magnesium take the spotlight.
Studies have indicated that magnesium supplementation can improve sleep quality, particularly in individuals with low magnesium levels. It may help you fall asleep faster, reduce the frequency of waking during the night, and enhance overall sleep quality. This unsung hero mineral isn’t just for muscles or bones—it’s your backstage pass to the kind of sleep that leaves you waking up refreshed, radiant, and ready to own the day. Think of magnesium as your personal beauty sleep stylist, quietly working behind the scenes to make sure your nights are as restorative as your favourite spa ritual.
The why - Magnesium is involved in hundreds of bodily processes, and when it comes to sleep, it’s a total multitasker. It helps calm your nervous system by regulating neurotransmitters, so your body can switch from “fight or flight” mode to “relax and recharge.” It also boosts melatonin production—the hormone that signals to your body, “Hey, it’s bedtime!” Higher magnesium levels are linked with better sleep quality, helping you drift off faster and enjoy deeper, uninterrupted rest.
Magnesium and Melatonin - Here’s the science-meets-lifestyle magic: magnesium doesn’t just relax your muscles, it also fine-tunes the chemicals in your brain that regulate sleep, including melatonin. Melatonin is produced naturally when your brain senses darkness, making you feel drowsy and ready to sleep. Adequate magnesium supports melatonin’s effects, helping you stick to a healthier circadian rhythm, fall asleep faster, and enjoy more restorative, deep sleep cycles.
Restless Legs? Magnesium to the Rescue - For anyone familiar with restless legs syndrome (RLS), you know that tingling, crawling sensation in your legs can make sleep feel impossible. Research suggests magnesium may help ease nighttime leg cramps and discomfort, particularly during pregnancy. While more studies are needed to fully understand its effect on RLS, magnesium is generally safe at recommended doses and could be just the thing to soothe those restless nights and get you snoozing like a dream.
For every Sleeping Beauty - Oral supplements are one way to boost magnesium, but for a more lifestyle-forward approach, try incorporating a topical option like our Magnesium Sleep Support Lotion or Magnesium Oil Spray into your nightly wind-down routine. Our Magnesium Sleep Support Lotion is infused with calming Lavender Oil and soothing Camomile Extract, designed to relax muscles, replenish magnesium, and create a sensory ritual that preps your body for sleep. Our Magnesium Oil Spray is an easy, concentrated option to support magnesium levels while relaxing your body after a long day. Apply to your feet, calves, or tense areas for an instant ritual that says “goodnight” to stress.
The bottom line is that while magnesium isn’t a miracle cure for chronic insomnia, but it is a total game-changer for sleep quality. By supporting your nervous system, promoting melatonin production, calming restless legs, and easing muscle tension, it sets the stage for restorative nights and energised mornings. Sweet dreams have never looked—or felt—so glamorous.

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