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\n\t\tEver heard of \u2018magnesium dreams\u2019? (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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\n\t\tEver heard of \u2018magnesium dreams\u2019? (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
For the last few years, I\u2019ve sworn by two little tablets of magnesium <\/a>at bedtime.<\/p>\n I have ADHD<\/a>, and the internet brought me to the supplement when I was researching a cure for my insomnia and generally rubbish sleep.<\/a><\/p>\n It\u2019s the only supplement I take, and now, I swear by it. <\/p>\n It\u2019s worth noting that the science behind magnesium and sleep repair is pretty shaky and needs more research. However, one 2022 study<\/a> of 3,964 participants found that taking magnesium was broadly linked to better sleep quality, as did another 2024 study<\/a>.<\/p>\n So now, I\u2019ll pack exactly the amount I need for a trip, and refuse to go anywhere without it.<\/p>\n There\u2019s just one weird side effect that I\u2019ve noticed: I\u2019m having absolutely bizarre dreams.<\/p>\n \t\t They\u2019ve become increasingly vivid, to the point where, upon waking, I wonder whether they actually happened.<\/p>\n Some are mundane, like my partner making me a coffee, for example. Others are a little more strange, like my eternally single friend suddenly eloping, or a brand new diamond ring disintegrating in my hand like a Dali painting.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve been on SSRIs before and had exceptionally intense \u2018sertraline <\/a>dreams.\u2019 So, I began to wonder whether the same applies to magnesium.<\/p>\n \u2018The dreams are insane\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tAsk Metro<\/p>\n Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about \u2013 powered by Metro and trusted publications.<\/p>\n I\u2019ve found a blossoming online community of fellow magnesium-takers who are experiencing the same thing, many of whom reference the term \u2018magnesium dreams.\u2019<\/p>\n There\u2019s even a whole Subreddit dedicated to it, aptly termed r\/magnesium.<\/p>\n \u2018It helps me sleep, but the dreams are insane,\u2019 @Major-Suggestion1945<\/a> wrote after they were prescribed it by their doctor, mainly for muscle recovery.<\/p>\n \u2018The vivid dreams are crazy, and they really mess me up sometimes.\u2019<\/p>\n Similarly, @Carole1818 started taking magnesium glycinate to improve their sleep, but ended up having the \u2018worst nightmare ever.\u2019 <\/p>\n They likened it to \u2018horror movies with me playing the main role,\u2019 and eventually had to stop taking it.<\/p>\n Why does magnesium make your dreams so wacky?<\/p>\n Dr Zoe Williams, NHS GP and Dreams\u2019 resident sleep expert, tells Metro while there\u2019s currently not enough scientific evidence to show that magnesium itself directly causes vivid dreams, she has a few theories.<\/p>\n She explains: \u2018What could be happening is linked to magnesium\u2019s role in supporting the nervous system and helping the body to relax.<\/p>\n \u2018While research into its impact on sleep is still developing, if it causes you to sleep more soundly, you may simply be more aware of your dreams or find that you remember them more clearly when you wake up.\u2019<\/p>\n \t\t Another possible explanation, according to Dr Zoe, which occurs particularly if you\u2019ve been stressed or haven\u2019t been getting enough sleep, is something called REM rebound.<\/p>\n \u2018After a period of disrupted or lack of sleep, the body can spend more time in REM sleep as it recovers,\u2019 says Dr Zoe.<\/p>\n \u2018As vivid dreams are commonly associated with REM sleep, you might find your dreams feel a little more intense or memorable than usual.\u2019<\/p>\n Generally, experiencing atypical dreams isn\u2019t anything to worry about health-wise, particularly if they\u2019re not disrupting your sleep or affecting how you feel during the day.<\/p>\n Dr Zoe reminds us that taking more magnesium doesn\u2019t necessarily mean you\u2019ll sleep better, and if you\u2019re taking a supplement, it\u2019s important to always follow the recommended dosage.<\/p>\n \u2018Speak to your GP or pharmacist if you\u2019re unsure what\u2019s right for you, or if changes to your dreams are regularly disrupting your sleep,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\tWhat is magnesium?\t\t\t<\/p>\n \u2018Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in your body and plays an essential role in numerous biochemical processes,\u2019\u00a0Dr Donald <\/a>Grant, from online pharmacy\u00a0The Independent Pharmacy<\/a>, previously told Metro.<\/a><\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s involved in a whole host of functions \u2014 from supporting healthy nerve and muscle function to regulating blood pressure, strengthening your bones, and maintaining the rhythm of your heart.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018However, magnesium isn\u2019t produced by any part of your body. It must be obtained through your diet or supplementation. Luckily, it\u2019s found in many foods, including leafy green vegetables, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, and most cheap multivitamin formulations contain it, too.\u2019<\/p>\n While somewhat low magnesium levels typically won\u2019t leave you with any noticeable symptoms, chronically low levels can increase the risk of developing \u2018high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and osteoporosis\u2019, Dr Grant adds \u2014 hence why some look for solutions.<\/p>\n Do you have a story you\u2019d like to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@metro.co.uk<\/p>\n Arrow Arrow Arrow![\"Image](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/SEI_312966183-803f.jpg\")
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\n\t\tMagnesium can support the nervous system (Picture: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
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