Experts question viral TikTok trend of magnesium lotion for better sleep
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Magnesium is an important mineral that supports many basic physical functions.
A healthy heart is important for nerves, muscles and bones and also helps to regulate calcium and blood sugar levels. According to Harvard Health, it is also vital for the production of mineral protein.
And now, a new tendency on social media claims that magnesium can promote better sleep, but experts warn that there are limited scientific evidence.
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In particular, tiktokers published magnesium lotion, oils and sprays to induce sleep when used at the bottom of the feet.
A user (@gandyscraftcorner) has released a video with the title of about 20,000 likes, “POV: You start putting magnesium lotion on your feet every night before going to bed, and suddenly your insulin and cortisol levels are better than ever.”
Some tiktok users claim that putting magnesium lotion on the feet encourages better sleep. (Istock)
He is a New York -based dermatologist. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Brendan Camp expressed his doubts about the allegations.
CCP said that more research should be more research to determine whether the application of products containing magnesium on the skin increases magnesium levels and thus encourages sleep.
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“In addition, the skin on the planting surface of the foot is too thick.” “Most of the applied product is probably not systemically absorbed, rather on the surface of the skin.”
In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Wendy Troxel said “easy to see why magnesium lotion is attractive,” he said.
A dermatologist said that most of a magnesium -based lotion is probably not absorbed on the skin. (Istock)
“Everyone is looking for this magic solution to support better sleep, especially when a product is a trend or a natural remedy,” he said. “However, the current scientific evidence does not support magnesium lotion as a sleep aid.”
According to Troxel, research on the effect of magnesium on sleep is “limited to best and at best”.
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As a part of a night routine, the sleeping specialist assumed that the benefits of a foot massage could contribute more to sleep than real lotion.
“Massage helps to activate the body’s relaxation response and can make a real difference when hugging before going to bed.”
“Everyone is looking for this magic solution to support better sleep, especially when a product is a trend or a natural remedy.”
HEALTHY SLEEP FOUNDATIONS
According to Troxel, giving priority to the “evidence -based” foundations of sleep health is more important than to follow the trend.
These foundations are a consistent time and time to have a time to sleep, to avoid the use of technology at night and to develop a cool, dark and quiet sleeping environment.
The use of technology before going to bed may disrupt sleep due to its stimulating and “frequent addictive” content and slight exposure.
A sleeping specialist recommends prioritizing the “evidence -based” foundations of sleep health. (Istock)
The expert is likely to work much more reliably than these foundations of sleep health than “latest trends or miracle lotions”.
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“Really important is to make your night routine consistent and predictable, so your body and your brain get clear signals that sleep time comes.”
In addition to the massage, Troxel suggested to try other methods to “calm down a race mind” at night, including a gratitude that can “change your focus and promote your relaxation at night.
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Authorized, “planned concern exercise” can also be a powerful tool. This involves creating a timer for 15 minutes and writing every concern that comes to mind until time, and then closing the magazine.
A sleeping specialist said that the use of technology before going to bed could disrupt sleep due to the content of the “frequent addiction” content and slight exposure. (Istock)
Studies have shown that this exercise can help prevent anxious ruminations and make it easier to go to sleep.
For those who use a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or disturbing tingling, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless leg syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder associated with iron deficiency.
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“Instead of achieving magnesium lotion, which is not supported as an effective treatment, I recommend you to talk to your doctor about the symptoms and to scan and treat potentially evidence -based approaches.”
“To address the underlying causes is a much better approach than trying trend lotions or supplements.”
