Magnesium is a mineral found in our food and one of the most abundant minerals in our body. This mineral plays a role throughout the body, from blood pressure and blood sugar regulation to muscle and nerve function. In addition, anyone who’s dealt with the symptoms of anxiety knows, the wound-up sensation can make falling asleep at night incredibly difficult, so supplementing with magnesium may help improve Heart Rate Variability (HRV), an indicator
of stress in the body, suggesting that magnesium can be used to treat mood and sleep issues. Another way magnesium promotes better sleep: “It also interacts with the neurotransmitter GABA, which has a calming, relaxing effect,” says Jerrica Sweetnich, functional medicine practitioner and clinical nurse specialist. High GABA production is crucial for helping the body ease into sleep at night. Plus, research published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding suggests that inadequate magnesium in the body can contribute to insomnia.1
1 Michelle Tool Healthy Holistic Friends
