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Magnesium for sleep in New Zealand: what the evidence can actually show

Magnesium is not an established treatment for chronic insomnia. A 2021 systematic review found only three small randomised trials in 151 older adults. Sleep-onset time was shorter by about 17 minutes in the pooled estimate, while total sleep time was not significantly improved. The studies had moderate-to-high risk of bias and the evidence was low to very low quality. A supplement may be reasonable when intake is low, but persistent sleep problems deserve proper assessment.

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Sleep for training and recovery: a routine that fits real life

Protect enough opportunity for sleep, review caffeine and training timing, and seek help when sleep problems persist. A supplement cannot replace a workable sleep schedule or diagnose why you remain tired. One difficult night also does not erase your training progress.

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