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Evidence

Limited evidence

Common protocol250 mg/day elemental magnesium as bisglycinate——

Protocols mapped

2 goal-specific

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Timing

30–60 minutes before bed in the trial; food is optional

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Expected effect

A small insomnia-score difference emerged over 4 weeks

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Primary uses

Magnesium intakeSleep researchGastrointestinal tolerability

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Nausea · Diarrhea or abdominal discomfort

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