Fast facts about magnesium
- Libido fluctuates during the menstrual cycle, with sexual desire typically highest just before ovulation.1
- The secret to a happy sex life is accepting that your relationship requires a lot of hard work, according to Canadian researchers.2
- Men are more than twice as likely as women to rate their sex drive as above average.3
Sometimes, no matter how many sheep you count or how good your bedtime routine is, a good night's sleep can be elusive.
We explore how magnesium can improve sleep quality and support your health and wellbeing goals.
Why is sleep so important?
Sleep isn't just a period of rest—it's a cornerstone of good health, impacting everything from cognitive function to immune response.
Quality sleep can help support learning, help you cope with stress, improve your brain function, and maintain productivity.
Sleep is also essential for our mental health, as it helps maintain a healthy mental health baseline.
One night of sleep deprivation can dramatically impact your mood the next day.
However, suppose you are suffering from depression or anxiety. In that case, you may find that these mental health conditions also impact your sleep, which in turn affects the way you can cope with depression and anxiety 1.
Where can I find magnesium?
You can find magnesium in:
- Nuts, such as Brazil nuts, chia seeds and cashews
- Whole grains
- Dairy
- Leafy greens
You can also find magnesium in lotions, sprays and supplements.
How can magnesium help with my sleep?
Magnesium is a mineral that can help support muscle and nerve function, bone and heart health, and regulate blood sugar levels 2.
In addition to the more than 350 enzymes for which magnesium is directly necessary, it is indirectly required for thousands of others 3.
There's also evidence that taking a magnesium supplement before bed may improve sleep quality4, with higher levels of magnesium in the body associated with better sleep, longer sleep times and less tiredness during the day5.
Some studies show that magnesium solutions can be absorbed through the skin, and many people believe this aids in muscle relaxation, stress relief, and improved sleep quality.6
Incorporating Amazing Oils into your routine
Amazing Oils Magnesium Sleep Lotion, with the soothing scent of lavender and chamomile, can be incorporated in your bedtime routine.
Try:
- Turning off electronic devices at least an hour before getting under the covers
- Keeping your room at the optimal temperature (studies show a room that's on the cooler side can assist with sleep); and
- Giving yourself a gentle massage with Amazing Oils Magnesium Sleep Lotion. Massage into your lower back, behind your knees, and the tops of your feet 20 minutes before bedtime.
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References:
1University of Michigan, Sleep 101: Why Sleep Is So Important to Your Health, accessed 3 April 2025
2Government of South Australia, Sleeping, accessed 3 April 2025
3The Magnesium Factor by Mildred S Seelig & Andrea Rosanoff, accessed 3 April 2025
4Sleep Research Society, Association of magnesium intake with sleep duration and sleep quality: findings from the CARDIA study, accessed 3 April 2025
5US Sleep Foundation, Using Magnesium for Better Sleep, accessed 3 April 2025
6The University of Queensland, Permeation of topically applied magnesium ions through human skin is facilitated by hair follicles, accessed 3 April 2025