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Magnesium for Sleep: Forms, Doses, and What to Look for on the Label

Magnesium shows up in a lot of sleep aisles. Here is what the different forms claim to do, how doses compare, and what a reasonable supplement label actually looks like.

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Sleep

Magnesium for Sleep: Forms, Doses, and What to Look for on the Label

Magnesium shows up in a lot of sleep aisles. Here is what the different forms claim to do, how doses compare, and what a reasonable supplement label actually looks like.

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