Is it bad that im hooked on magnesium to help me sleep?

[Nazgol]

I literally need it every night. I find that's the only way I can sleep pretty much

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LOL not under why this moved to this category 🤷‍♀️ I selected health

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*not sure

[LazerBean]

No, it just means you're likely deficient in it for some reason. Magnesium is a better alternative to other sleep aids, in my opinion, as long as you aren't consuming souch that it's giving you diarrhea. I would suggest trying to consume more food that provide magnesium naturally.

[kylee2437]

I’m majoring in dietetics /nutrition and I would say it’s bad because you are using it as a crutch instead of figuring out the actual issue of why you can’t get to sleep on time

[NathanDavis]

I moved the post to the right category...

as for your question, I would suggest you consult with a registered dietitian or your general doctor

and, if it is an option, you could also go to a clinic that studies sleeping disorders, those could be of great help as well

[Truthatanycost]

Binaural beats will help too. Just be sure to select the wave similar to sleep.

https://www.sleepfoundation.org/noise-and-sleep/binaural-beats

[Avcfhcic]

I think it's more a psychological factor.
Magnesium itself isn't a sleep aid, but maybe you feel it's benefits throughout the day, making you tired at the end because your productivity goes up!

[JDavid25]

As long as you are taking it at a healthy dose... It should be fine.. Magnesium is good for you anyways.. It probably means you need it that much..

[Sevenpointfive]

being hooked on anything is usually not a good thing

[cloud9vortex1234]

You probably need it. I wouldn't worry about it. It's just a vitamin. But yes, I've tried a version of magnesium and it does help me relax before sleep. I think it's Magnesium l-theorate.

[HippieVeganJewslim]

If it makes bad things happen, yes. Otherwise, not. I know about Mg not, so know not what’s up. However, is it a necessary mineral.

[DiegoO]

You don't need it. Just listen to Hopkins and you'll slowly sleep like a baby.

"The universe is made of (...)"😪😴

[Havthrills]

Magnesium isn't bad. As long as you're not on prescriptions.

[AngryCarl]

It's okay as long as it works. When it stops working you're boned.

[Guardian45]

Magnesium? I've heard Tryptophan and Melatonin for sleep, but not Mg!

[Bklynbadboy12]

Not really but you need to try to sleep with out it

[Jennz6]

Not really sure?

[BJP21]

Doing your bones a favor.

[joeldalton]

sounds like it is.