We've chatted about this recently on Telegram... I'm experimenting with eliminating Mg supplements. I have felt more tired and haven't slept as well. This is verified by my sleep tracking on my watch. While it isn't exact, it is directional and I definitely have not gotten as much deep sleep since removing Mg supplements.
However, I've recently considered if my sleep is also being impacted from not eating enough. I've consistently increased my metabolism over the past year and put on about 10 lbs of muscle, but I haven't been focused on intentionally making sure I'm eating more to support that. I focused on eating more the past few days and I've been sleeping better. So while my sleep hasn't been as good without the Mg, there may be another solution than starting to take Mg again.
You’ve got the right attitude Brian. Keep tinkering and experimenting to establish what works best for you but if I may, can I suggest you just try and not get to attached to certain things. Keep questioning. It’ll serve you well.
You do not need as much magnesium as you might think. A lot of you who struggle with stress or regularly fight with yourself to get to sleep, have nervous system dysregulation.. not a magnesium deficiency.
Do not make the same mistake I made and blindly fall for synthetic magnesium supplements. They're derived from toxic ingredients and very rarely from verified, 3rd party tested labs.
We've chatted about this recently on Telegram... I'm experimenting with eliminating Mg supplements. I have felt more tired and haven't slept as well. This is verified by my sleep tracking on my watch. While it isn't exact, it is directional and I definitely have not gotten as much deep sleep since removing Mg supplements.
However, I've recently considered if my sleep is also being impacted from not eating enough. I've consistently increased my metabolism over the past year and put on about 10 lbs of muscle, but I haven't been focused on intentionally making sure I'm eating more to support that. I focused on eating more the past few days and I've been sleeping better. So while my sleep hasn't been as good without the Mg, there may be another solution than starting to take Mg again.
You’ve got the right attitude Brian. Keep tinkering and experimenting to establish what works best for you but if I may, can I suggest you just try and not get to attached to certain things. Keep questioning. It’ll serve you well.
You need to hammer this into your head:
One isolated ingredient will never save you.
Although it's not sexy; consistency at the lifestyle fundamentals will.
You do not need as much magnesium as you might think. A lot of you who struggle with stress or regularly fight with yourself to get to sleep, have nervous system dysregulation.. not a magnesium deficiency.
Know the difference.
Do not make the same mistake I made and blindly fall for synthetic magnesium supplements. They're derived from toxic ingredients and very rarely from verified, 3rd party tested labs.
I’m genuinely curious.. what’s been your experience with magnesium? 👍 or 👎