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The studies that have suggested a benefit have been small (fewer than 50 participants) and short (eight weeks). Small benefits in sleep quality were observed in subjects who were elderly, and in one study, were nursing home residents. With such limited evidence, it is difficult to strongly support regular use of magnesium for insomnia.
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