(07-16-2024, 01:37 AM)Jan Flikweert Wrote: ... Sleeping pills are not recommended for sleep apnea patients. This because relaxation of the muscles they cause.
The same reason magnesium just before bedtime is not advised. ...
See the following papers:
Published: 31 December 2022
Therapeutic effects of magnesium and vitamin B6 in alleviating the symptoms of restless legs syndrome: a randomized controlled clinical trial
Conclusion
Taking magnesium and vitamin B6 supplements can reduce the severity of symptoms of RLS/WED patients and improve their sleep quality.
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024 Aug 1:358:105-112.
doi: 10.1016/j.jad.2024.05.002. Epub 2024 May 3.
Association between magnesium deficiency score and sleep quality in adults: A population-based cross-sectional study
Background: The association between magnesium status and sleep quality is unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between renal reabsorption-related magnesium depletion score (MDS) and sleep quality.
Conclusions: Our study found a significant association between MDS and sleep quality, particularly sleep apnea, but adequate magnesium intake may be beneficial in mitigating this association. MDS may be associated with excessive sleep in older adults, but not with insufficient sleep or insomnia.
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My comment: These clear-cut results unambiguously conclude that increasing magnesium intake through additives or nuts is beneficial. What is more, clinical results show that OSA depletes magnesium. Hence, it is advisable to take it.