Melatonin Vs. Magnesium: A Doctor Reveals Which Works Best for Sleep

Melatonin Vs. Magnesium: A Doctor Reveals Which Works Best for Sleep

Getting high-quality sleep allows you to wake up and live each day to the best of your ability, and it may also add years to your life. A 2023 study found that people who were able to fall asleep and stay asleep and wake up feeling rested were 30% less likely to die for any reason, 21% less likely to die from heart disease, 19% less likely to die from cancer, and 40% less likely to die from other causes.

Many people look for supplements to improve their slumber, often choosing between melatonin and magnesium. To determine which is better for helping you achieve deep, restful sleep, we consulted experts Kenneth Lee, M.D., and Stephanie Crabtree, M.S., R.D.

Author's summary: Experts compare melatonin and magnesium for sleep.

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