Magnesium Dreams: Magnesium Helps You Get Better Sleep
A common question we often receive is about magnesium and nightmares: Can magnesium give you nightmares?
Some people report more vivid dreams when they start supplementing with magnesium. For some, these vivid dreams may even turn into nightmares. However, it’s important to clarify that magnesium doesn't directly cause nightmares. Instead, magnesium plays a crucial role in helping you achieve quality sleep, which can lead to more vivid dreams.
Magnesium supports the nervous system and helps regulate neurotransmitters, which are responsible for sending signals to the brain. Additionally, magnesium plays a key role in balancing the hormone melatonin, which regulates your sleep-wake cycle. Melatonin naturally rises as bedtime approaches, signalling to your body that it's time to sleep. It then gradually decreases in the morning, signalling the end of your sleep cycle.
A healthy sleep cycle involves both REM (Rapid Eye Movement) and non-REM sleep. Prior to midnight, your body should experience more non-REM sleep, followed by more REM sleep as the morning approaches. REM sleep is when vivid dreams typically occur. Magnesium helps regulate this natural transition between non-REM and REM sleep, resulting in deeper, more restful sleep.
Which magnesium is best for sleep?
Magnesium bisglycinate is often preferred for supporting sleep, as it combines magnesium with glycine—two nutrients that have been studied for their roles in relaxation and healthy sleep. PrizMAG Pure Magnesium Bisglycinate has also earned customer and industry recognition, receiving multiple awards for Best Sleep Aid and Best Stress Relief. Notably, it was awarded “Best Sleep Aid” during the first COVID-19 lockdown, when many people were experiencing heightened stress and sleep challenges.
We also offer MAG365, an ionic magnesium citrate powder, which is another well-regarded option in an easy-to-mix powder form.
Bottom Line: Magnesium won’t give you nightmares, but it may help you achieve better sleep, which may lead to more vivid dreams. If you do experience unsettling dreams, consider reflecting on what they might signify emotionally. Magnesium simply enhances sleep quality and may bring out deeper, subconscious thoughts.
All of our magnesium products are backed by a satisfaction guarantee. If they don’t help improve your sleep or meet your expectations, we’ll offer a full refund—no questions asked.
You can find our magnesium products at your local health food store, or purchase them directly from us. Check out the links below for more information.
Not sure which magnesium supplement is right for you? Check out our guide here.
Read more about Magnesium and Sleep here: Magnesium for Insomniacs
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