# Ep 222 – Magnesium and sleep

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Podcast: [GPnotebook Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/gpnotebook-podcast-252935)
Published: 2026-09-03T09:45:22+00:00
Episode link: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/nutrition/ep-222-magnesium-and-sleep
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Duration seconds: 705

## Resource

The role of magnesium supplements in improving sleep duration and quality has received a great deal of interest, particularly on social media, but why might additional magnesium improve sleep, and is there evidence that it does? In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman explores these questions and considers whether magnesium supplements could be recommended as an additional option alongside the traditional management of sleep disorders. Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at: https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB /podcasts/nutrition/ep-222-magnesium-and-sleep . Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more .

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