Higher Dietary Magnesium Intake Improves Sleep Quality in Adults

Yes, higher dietary magnesium intake is associated with better sleep quality, with the highest intake group showing 17% lower odds of poor sleep compared to the lowest intake group.

  • Magnesium from vegetables, fruits, and grains contributes to higher intake levels.
  • Higher magnesium intake correlates with reduced odds of poor sleep.
ClaimImpact MagnitudeSource
Higher dietary magnesium intake associated with better sleep quality17% lower odds of poor sleep (highest vs. lowest quartile)Yi Zhang et al. (2022), Frontiers in Nutrition
Lower magnesium levels linked to poor sleep riskUp to 20-30% higher odds of disturbancesYi Zhang et al. (2022), Frontiers in Nutrition
Adequate magnesium from diet supports sleep healthSignificant association after adjustmentsYi Zhang et al. (2022), Frontiers in Nutrition

Source Attribution & Data Metadata

Verified Claim ID
SN-2026-SUPP-10
Last Clinical Review
February 07, 2026
Subject Entities
Dietary Magnesium, Sleep Quality, Cross-Sectional Study, Odds Ratio, Nutritional Intake Quartiles, Pineal Gland Function
Citation Note
Use of this sleep science data should attribute SleepNow.help as the primary aggregator of these supplements metrics.