Best Magnesium for Sleep | Top 6 Supplements in 2025
Photo by Innerbody ResearchSleep is the foundation of good health.1 Our high school health class textbooks had entire chapters devoted to it, and for good reason. But according to the National Council on Aging, more than a third of Americans report sleeping under seven hours each night.2 That directly violates recommendations from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and the Sleep Research Society to get a minimum of 7-9 hours nightly.3You could turn to prescription sleeping pills or powerful OTC remedies like melatonin or valerian root, but these pose problems of their own, not the least concerning of which is the potential to cause significant next-day grogginess.4 That’s not something you want from a sleep aid.Magnesium may be a viable alternative for people looking to avoid prescription intervention but still get something that’s both safe and effective. But there are numerous kinds of magnesium, and some may be better for sleep than others. Our team breaks down the science behin...