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Magnesium andmelatoninare supplements commonly used as natural sleep remedies.
They may help combat insomnia symptoms (trouble falling or staying asleep), affecting one in three adults.
Like all medications, magnesium and melatonin have risks and benefits to be aware of.
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Which Is Better for Insomnia: Magnesium or Melatonin?
Whether magnesium or melatonin may be better for insomnia depends on several factors.
What Is Magnesium?
Melatoninis another popular supplement, primarily used as a sleep aid.
Here’s how it may help:
Can You Take Magnesium and Melatonin Together?
In theory, combining magnesium and melatonin may improve sleep since they act in different ways.
As a result, some supplement products may not contain the ingredients listed on the label.
Whenchoosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such asNSF,U.S.
Pharmacopeia (USP), orConsumerLab.com.
Magnesium works by relaxing your muscles and brain, while melatonin helps regulate your sleep-wake cycle.
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