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Magnesium supplements: do the health claims hold up?
Original: Magnesium is essential for health. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep? | Ant
The Guardian's Melissa Davey examines whether magnesium supplements actually deliver on popular claims about digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep. Experts cited in the piece say the evidence for supplementing is inconsistent, and warn that taking magnesium without a diagnosed deficiency can carry risks. The article suggests people should check whether they need the mineral before turning to pills.
Why now: Magnesium supplements are trending as a wellness remedy, prompting scrutiny of the actual scientific evidence.
Melissa DaveyThe Guardianmagnesium
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- Magnesium is essential for health. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep? | Antiviral By Melissa Davey Experts cite inconsistent evidence for supplementing with the essential mineral – and warn taking magnesium without a deficiency has… · guardianfeeds@rssfeed.media · 3
- Magnesium is essential for health. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep? | Antiviral https://www. theguardian.com/commentisfree/ 2026/sep/30/magnesium-sleep-health-scarlett-johansson-can-supplements-really-help # HealthWellbeing #… · theguardian_us_opinion@halo.nu · 1
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