Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral essential for over 300 biochemical reactions in our body. It supports nerve and muscle function, bone health, energy production, and the maintenance of a steady heartbeat. Magnesium is found in various foods, including nuts, spinach, whole grains, and legumes. Despite its presence in many foods, magnesium deficiency is not uncommon due to the depletion of magnesium in our soils, and the consumption of the Western diet which is typically high in proccessed and magnesium-poor ingredients. [1]

How Magnesium Supports Sleep

Magnesium plays a pivotal role in supporting sleep. Its benefits include:

1. Neurotransmitter Regulation: Magnesium aids in the regulation of neurotransmitters, which send signals throughout the nervous system and brain. It particularly works on GABA, which has a calming effect on the nervous system, helping to quiet the mind and body. [2]
   
2. Regulation of Melatonin: Magnesium helps control the production of the hormone melatonin, a crucial substance for sleep regulation. Proper melatonin levels signal the body that it's time to sleep. [3]
   
3. Stress Reduction: Magnesium regulates the stress-response system and may help reduce the release of the stress hormone cortisol, which can interfere with a healthy night's sleep. For example, research shows that low magnesium levels can lead to an increased production of adrenocorticotropic hormone, which stimulates the release of cortisol and other stress hormones. [4]

Melatonin is often referred to as the "sleep hormone," and rightly so. This hormone is produced in your body by the pineal gland in the brain. It is responsible for regulating the body's circadian rhythm (your body's natural cycle that repeats every 24 hours), ensuring that we fall asleep and wake up at the right times. Melatonin production increases when it gets dark, signaling the body to prepare for sleep, and decreases with light, signaling the body to wake up. [5]

How Melatonin Supports Sleep 

1. Circadian Rhythm Regulation: Melatonin’s primary role is to control the body’s internal clock. It helps signal to the body when it's nighttime and when it's daytime, ensuring proper sleep-wake cycles and overall balance and well-being. Melatonin's effect on circadian rhythm is why it is often recommended for jet lag. A review of studies varying in quality found that overall melatonin supplementation should be considered effective in either preventing or reducing jet lag. [6] [7]
2. Antioxidant Properties: Melatonin has antioxidant properties that can offer protection against oxidative stress related diseases. Interestingly, oxidative stress appears to be involved in some sleep disorders, therefore it could be suggested that melatonin may reduce sleep disruption caused by oxidative stress. [8] [9]
3. Sleep Duration and Quality: Supplemental melatonin is often used for insomnia and a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials found that melatonin can help reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, improve sleep quality and total sleep time. [10]

Taking Melatonin and Magnesium Together

Yes, melatonin and magnesium can safely be taken together given the fact that there are currently no known interactions between the two. Since they both work to support sleep in different ways, there isn't concern over any compounding effects when they are used simultaneously. For example, on research study tested the combination of taking melatonin, zinc and magnesium in long-term care facility residents struggling with insomnia. Not only did this combination appear to be safe, but also significantly improved their ease of getting to sleep, quality of sleep, and alertness and behavioral integrity the next morning.

If you're considering taking both melatonin and magnesium, start with a low dose and adjust based on your body's reaction. Typically, melatonin is taken about 30 minutes before bedtime, while magnesium can be taken with dinner or right before bed, given its relaxing properties.

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