Magnesium pills could help you sleep better, small study hints

NCT ID NCT07359612

Ongoing Symptom relief Sponsor: Northumbria University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether taking 250 mg of magnesium daily for 8 weeks can improve sleep quality in healthy adults aged 18–39 who have low magnesium levels and feel they sleep poorly. Researchers will measure sleep using activity trackers and sleep diaries, along with mood and diet questionnaires. The goal is to see if magnesium helps general sleep health, not just insomnia.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Magnesium 250 mg dietary supplement
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to improve sleep health in people with low magnesium levels.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (65 people) with no placebo group, so results may not be reliable or apply to everyone. Magnesium may cause mild stomach upset.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

Northumbria Sleep Research, Northumbria University

Newcastle, NE1 8ST, United Kingdom

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