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Magnesium lotion is popular for sleep. Does it work? : NPR

Magnesium lotion is popular for sleep. Does it work? : NPR
health9/15/2025

Social media influencers claim that using lotion with magnesium promotes sleep. But there's little evidence magnesium taken in this way is effective.

The latest health craze to hit social media: magnesium lotion. Magnesium is an essential mineral that the body uses for a number of functions. It has long been thought to help with sleep when taken as an oral supplement, though there is little scient... [3909 chars]