Evidence supporting the use of: Magnesium Citrate
For the health condition: Insomnia

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Source of validity: Scientific
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Magnesium citrate is sometimes used to support or treat insomnia based on a modest body of scientific evidence. Magnesium, as an essential mineral, plays a role in numerous physiological processes, including nerve transmission and muscle relaxation. There is some scientific literature suggesting magnesium supplementation may improve sleep quality, especially in individuals who are deficient in magnesium. A few small randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have found that magnesium supplementation (not limited to magnesium citrate) can improve subjective measures of insomnia, sleep onset latency, and sleep efficiency in older adults and people with low magnesium levels. The proposed mechanisms involve magnesium's ability to regulate neurotransmitters such as GABA, which promotes relaxation and sleep. However, the overall quality and quantity of evidence specifically supporting magnesium citrate for insomnia is limited. Most studies use various magnesium salts and forms, and sample sizes are often small. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine and other major guidelines do not currently recommend magnesium as a primary therapy for insomnia due to insufficient high-quality evidence. Nevertheless, magnesium citrate remains a popular over-the-counter option, and its use is generally considered safe at recommended dosages. In summary, while there is some scientific basis for magnesium supplementation in supporting sleep, the evidence is not robust, and further large-scale, high-quality trials are needed to clarify its efficacy for treating insomnia.

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