Magnesium
Mineral
Reviewed human evidence related to magnesium. Effects depend on dose and context.
Last reviewed: 2026-09-16
Aliases: magnesium glycinate, magnesium citrate
Reviewed outcomes
Blood pressure
Magnesium · decrease · Magnitude unknown
Magnesium supplementation may modestly lower blood pressure in pooled trials.
moderate evidence · Human data reviewedEvidence, caveats & sources›Sleep quality
Magnesium · unknown · Magnitude unknown
Evidence is insufficient to conclude magnesium supplements improve sleep in the general population.
insufficient evidence · Human data reviewedEvidence, caveats & sources›