Magnesium to Promote Sleep and Gut Motility
- Stacey Dunn-Emke, MS, RDN
- Jan 10, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 21, 2019

Magnesium is a mineral found in green leafy vegetables, avocados, bananas, melon, legumes, nuts, seeds and some whole grains. It plays a role in cardiovascular health, energy levels, migraine headache prevention, and more.
As a supplement, it can act as a gentle laxative in low doses. Magnesium supplements can also help promote muscle relaxation and sleepiness. Magnesium is also beneficial for migraine prevention.
Try 200-400 mg Magnesium Citrate at bedtime to promote sleepiness and gut motility (the next morning!).
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