When NOT to Take Magnesium for Sleep and Anxiety

Get my FREE PDF Guide on Magnesium 👉 drbrg.co/49AcuoQ
Magnesium is often helpful for anxiety and insomnia, but sometimes you might not need it. Find out when it's a good idea NOT to take magnesium and what might help instead.
Check out Dr. Berg's Magnesium Glycinate Here: 🛒 drbrg.co/3Vt6cDH
DATA:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
The Benefits of Magnesium Glycinate:
▶️ • The Unique Benefits of...
0:00 Introduction: When NOT to take magnesium
0:37 Sleep and magnesium
2:16 The best sources of magnesium
3:13 Problem-solving when trying to fall asleep
4:11 Is melatonin healthy?
6:20 Can fasting affect sleep?
7:00 What if you can't stay asleep?
9:51 The best magnesium glycinate
Let's take a look at magnesium for sleep or anxiety and when you may need to try something else instead. Sometimes, low magnesium is not the cause of your anxiety or sleep problems, and taking it can even worsen your symptoms.
The second part of sleep is called REM sleep. People with higher levels of adrenaline and cortisol tend to wake up around 2:00 am during REM sleep. Magnesium will not fix this problem because the high cortisol levels are not caused by low magnesium.
Stress and lack of exercise can cause poor sleep. Exercise, long walks, and physical labor can reduce stress and improve sleep.
If you find that you have difficulty getting to sleep because of racing thoughts and overthinking, you may be low in vitamin B1. Carbs, sugar, and caffeine can deplete vitamin B1. Taking B1 before bed can provide an immediate sense of calmness. Always choose a natural B1 supplement, not synthetic.
Instead of taking a melatonin supplement, it can be more beneficial to address why you do not have enough melatonin in the first place. Melatonin is inhibited by blue light. Darkness and infrared light recharge melatonin, so try getting sunlight or sitting by a fire.
Vitamin D before bed can help you sleep. Magnesium will not work if you're very low in vitamin D and vice versa.
If you're new to fasting and you go to bed hungry, it can interfere with your sleep. If fasting triggered your sleep problem, scale back, and begin fasting more gradually over time. Try incorporating more carbs at your last meal and increasing your carb intake to 50 grams per day.
Having plenty of sea salt on keto and intermittent fasting is vital. Salt causes your body to retain fluid, so not only will it help you sleep, but it can also help prevent waking to use the bathroom.
If you do need magnesium, try taking magnesium glycinate to help support sleep and reduce anxiety.
Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 59, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.
Follow Me On Social Media:
Facebook: bit.ly/FB-DrBerg
Instagram: bit.ly/IG-DrBerg
Listen to my Podcast: bit.ly/drberg-podcast
TikTok: bit.ly/TikTok-DrBerg
Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of "doctor" or "Dr." in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
#keto #ketodiet #weightloss #ketolifestyle
Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you fix your sleep problems with or without magnesium. I'll see you in the next video.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

Dr Berg notes: Sometimes, low magnesium is not the cause of your anxiety or sleep problems, and taking it can even worsen your symptoms. The second part of sleep is called REM sleep. People with higher levels of adrenaline and cortisol tend to wake up around 2:00 am during REM sleep. Magnesium will not fix this problem because the high cortisol levels are not caused by low magnesium. Stress and lack of exercise can cause poor sleep. Exercise, long walks, and physical labor can reduce stress and improve sleep. If you find that you have difficulty getting to sleep because of racing thoughts and overthinking, you may be low in vitamin B1. Carbs, sugar, and caffeine can deplete vitamin B1. Taking B1 before bed can provide an immediate sense of calmness. Always choose a natural B1 supplement, not synthetic. Instead of taking a melatonin supplement, it can be more beneficial to address why you do not have enough melatonin in the first place. Melatonin is inhibited by blue light. Darkness and infrared light recharge melatonin, so try getting sunlight or sitting by a fire. Vitamin D before bed can help you sleep. Magnesium will not work if you're very low in vitamin D and vice versa. If you're new to fasting and you go to bed hungry, it can interfere with your sleep. If fasting triggered your sleep problem, scale back, and begin fasting more gradually over time. Try incorporating more carbs at your last meal and increasing your carb intake to 50 grams per day. Having plenty of sea salt on keto and intermittent fasting is vital. Salt causes your body to retain fluid, so not only will it help you sleep, but it can also help prevent waking to use the bathroom. If you do need magnesium, try taking magnesium glycinate to help support sleep and reduce anxiety. Thank you Dr Berg! 😺👍

[@dn.n4983]

Dr berg am try all vitamin but telk now icam sleep well my high presh it too high 150/113/80 Am total convice what to du Am used metoleni vitami b Magnisem d3 with k2 1000gm what else hat use

[@beckyholbrook7253]

How much salt before bed?

[@jane_7777]

Can you please give an example of a natural source of B1. Thank you!

[@cherriemckinstry131]

​@@beckyholbrook7253try a tiny amount and work up or us a salt mouth rinse with more salt. I end up having to take potassium once a week.

[@fidelcatsro6948]

@@jane_7777 EGGS!! and especially beef liver!

[@lindahedley9049]

I was advised to take magnesium for leg cramps which I have suffered from for years, it’s transformed my life no more cramps

[@ginalacatus1880]

Which magnesium do you take ?

[@trishdadish21]

If I have restless legs or cramping I drink a shot of diluted apple cider vinegar. (1 part acv to 2 parts water) Then I sleep like a baby.

[@vijikrish4353]

My leg cramps are gone after taking Magnesium Glycinate😍I also take D3K2.Thanks Dr.Berg.God bless you!🙌😇

[@hanaashaba1263]

Good luck

[@mariec7092]

I just want to put it out there that I think potassium is important too when it comes to cramps and it should be balanced out with the magnesium.

[@TheXone7]

Exactly my case. A lot of daily stress, no coffee, despite cannot fall asleep, finally fall asleep at 2AM and 3 hours later I am awake and feel energetic. Cannot sleep for 2 hours, finally fall asleep at 7AM. Have to wake up at 9 and feel like a zombie. This video explains very precisely how to handle this. Thank you Dr. Berg, God bless you for your valuable information 🙏🏻🕊️

[@drag0nchampi0n]

As someone who has suffered from terrible anxiety and insomnia, I can tell you a little coffee is not the culprit. It's sugar and carbs. Especially late in the day. I drink one cup coffee every morning and have no problems sleeping. It was all the processed crap.

[@AuroraMarvel_ASMR]

That’s also my sleep pattern 🥺

[@glen4326]

Same here, bed at 2, wake at 5 am. I gotta say, circadian rhythm is key. I sleep so good in Winter, worse in Summer. It's a pattern. Also, the season light exposure changes yet we adhere to a 9 to 5 or 6 a to 5 pm schedule. What happens is in the summer, the melatonin must be too low and the extra long daylight hours cause late bed time being shifted ahead. In winter, I could fall asleep at 8 pm, 9 pm. In Summer, it feels like I could go to sleep at 2 am 3 am. We're not living like animals..they get up and go to bed with the sun. Humans have it bad.

[@Venomonomonom]

Note that ADhD causes dopamine dysregulation - we need dopamine in the morning to remove the melatonin and wake up optimally.

[@nikiTricoteuse]

Thank you so much, for these clear easy to understand breakdowns of the causes and differences between the various types of sleep problems.

[@cathyblazquez]

Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge!

[@christopherunsworth]

I really, really appreciate your videos and all the research you do.

[@bekahveal7277]

Dr Berg. You answered SO many of my magnesium /cortisol and fasting questions/ issues. I’d never get this info from doctor elsewhere. You are one in a million. Keep it up.

[@saltyvillager4258]

Drs even don't talk about supplements. They just talked about medication 😅

[@marysh3840]

Thank you, Dear Dr. Berg, for your continuous support and help.

[@juliochingaling5824]

Thank you Doc, excellent video. Blessings.

[@charlotte1366]

I am so grateful for your videos. Thank you ❤

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@user-xx7xv3cq7g]

🎉This information is very interesting and helpful. Thank you.

[@micchristi8533]

Thank you so much for this! First time I’ve heard of the carb connection and B1 recommended for restless legs, so glad I saw this video!!

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

One of your most informative videos.Ive battled insomnia and nocturia forever! Dr gives me all kinds of meds

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

3 days with D3,B1 & Mag Glycinate and sleep vastly improving Woke up once or Twice

[@aliyanhaidervlog-ks3yu]

This video is incredibly informative! It's important to understand that while magnesium can be beneficial for sleep and anxiety, it's not always the right solution for everyone. Thanks for shedding light on this often overlooked aspect. Your content is always enlightening and helps viewers make informed decisions about their health. Keep up the great work! 👍💡

[@gaitreeferguson3012]

Good advice dr . I love listening to you. Learning alot. I alway like to spread out my arms and takes in the morning sun for years and years now and never know about its benefits. Thank you.

[@jeffhadley3362]

Thank you doctor for taking the time to do these videos

[@mrsgallo4455]

I started taking a magnesium complex a Potassium supplement and a D3 before sleep and Im finally able to fall asleep fast and sleep most of the night! I also started taking Bioavailable vitamin B complex.

[@sallyaversa7556]

What brand of potassium pill do you take?

[@rhondapraise]

You Have a Gift in Teaching...and Very Helpful Healthy Information...Dr. Berg!! BLESSINGS... 😊

[@gustywind-de7xb]

The fact that we get free medical videos from Dr Berg on KZbin is priceless.., keeping the education and knowledge alive. 👍

[@firestara4830]

Clickbaity trash 🗑️. As usual with Dr Berg 10 minutes of platitudes I will never get back. This is the last time I fall for it.

[@SibaNL]

@@firestara4830 💀

[@user-zk3jq1vx6h]

Awesome guy a god send.

[@user-zk3jq1vx6h]

Calming and positive voice. Thank you, Dr Berg.

[@wge621]

I don't think you know what a platitude is

[@qweenlyco]

I love you for this one! This answers the other issue! The first is the nutrition. I slept all night last night because I didn't take Vitamin D before bed. I took Vitamin B1. I slept all night. I am so happy and I feel rejuvenated. I am so grateful!

[@shooshenchula692]

Did you take Vit B1 before u went to bed

[@JenMarco]

Wait, you took B1 at night or the morning? I was under the impression that you should take it in the morning because it gives you energy

[@Kwildcat13]

@@JenMarcovit B is am

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

VitD is energizing Take at breakfast

[@sandybeach5253]

So, just to be clear, dear qweenlyco, you took B1 before you went to bed. Is that correct?

[@EmpressFerra]

Wow a lot of this information relates to the issues I've been dealing with lately. Truly appreciate you Dr.Berg. This was very helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽 😊

[@NotTheVibe]

My phone is definitely listening to me because I was just having a random conversation about magnesium and this popped up as one of the top videos…

[@featofclay2295]

And or we’re just living in a simulation, every “decision” we’ve ever made has been predetermined.

[@AnneBoleyn-qg5pj]

Yes it happens to me all the time it's so weird

[@altemose_prime]

Absolutely.

[@Shab_rules]

Another way of looking at it is that its God; knowing what you need and sending it your way.

[@NotTheVibe]

@@Shab_rules no i think it’s literally our phones listening to us but that’s a much more comforting perspective haha

[@juliacardoma3947]

Excellent Vidio, keep doing it, we need your help about emotional health, you’re the best doctor. 👍👍

[@sgtaneja]

My go to supp for Sleep are Glycine & Methylation complex. I also love zinc & copper.

[@bethechange8889]

Thank you so much Dr Berg!! I especially needed this information!

[@Drberg]

Happy to be of help!

[@hayden700]

can you paste the link for some natural Vitamin B1 please@@Drberg

[@kaylaberry7983]

I totally agree with this!! I was taking it and it made me wake up with shaking with anxiety in the middle of the night.

[@allisonheadley2620]

Magnesium kept you up?

[@kaylaberry7983]

@@allisonheadley2620 yes, it sure did! I didn’t need more so my body reacted the opposite way.

[@Andy-uw9cg]

Did it make you angry ?

[@8chohgee135]

Not sure how I missed this one. Glad it popped in my feed.

[@barbrathompson9798]

We sooooo lucky to have you in our lives, really appreciate your advise ❤🎉

[@Drberg]

Glad to know that you liked this post!

[@mekman4]

Good morning and thank you.

[@Drberg]

Thanks for following!

[@scottdanielson4816]

I am going to try these suggestions. I always wake up at 3 am...that is just too early.😮

[@breannaluna8208]

Maybe God Is waking you up to talk to Him. ☺️🩷

[@Jikkyy678]

Dr Berg excellent insights! Thank you so much!

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@wendymarrero9010]

Omg u saved me I was longing for answers all my life thank you

[@helpinyerdasellavon]

Thank you so much, Dr Berg 😊❤

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!

[@bigup6641]

omg this explains so much ty

[@richardh8355]

Thank you for all the information. Blessings

[@Drberg]

You're most welcome!

[@JustinCase-lu6qp]

Dr Berg is a fantastic wealth of knowledge. Thank you for posting !

[@Drberg]

You're welcome! I'm glad you find my content helpful. Stay safe and healthy!

[@Myco777]

Make sure it's magnesium glycinate and not the other magnesium. Since I bought the glycinate type sleep is much improved. Will add the B1

[@Lauren-mq6qf]

I agree glycinate works well for me for my sleep. I was taking the citrate form and I was awake the entire night so I started taking glycinate and now sleep so much better.

[@someoneyoudontknow7705]

There are MANY forms of magnesium, all depends what you’re looking for.

[@NightFlight1973]

I found any type helps me, otherwise I'm up in the middle of the night if I can even get to sleep. Lately I've been using occasionally using melatonin to just get to sleep and magnesium with it to stay asleep. With that I'm getting 7hrs and well balanced Light/REM/Deep, according to my watch. Without I just get 90% light sleep and maybe a sliver of REM if any and I wake up tired. I've not tried glycinate yet, but that's on my todo.

[@Ginabina76]

For anyone who took calm...they changed their mag from the kind we all needed to the make ya poop kind!! No wonder whyour 16 yr old stopped being so mellow and started with random poop issues lol

[@nip505]

I first started with the citrate during the day since it gave me energy but when that stopped I started taking it at night and It’s helped so much with my sleep and now I wake up with energy instead of feeling exhausted and tired I love it

[@pinkoceanflower3045]

Hi Dr. Berg. Which is the best form of magnesium to take for hypertension and anxiety? Thank you for your wonderful videos.

[@jlappin6277]

Magnesium glycinate the brand pure is one of the better brands out there on the market. I’m not a doctor, but do some research and you’ll see magnesium glycinate is the way to go.

[@Livingwise88]

Extremely good advice here! Very professional dr Berg 👏

[@TheGatheringWithin]

💗You do so much good in this world, Thank You

[@Ooohmy]

Dr. Berg, I started taking Mag-G a couple of years ago for night leg cramps, and it immediately took away my cramps. I easily fall asleep early, yet wake up between 2-3AM. Part of that was my guys snoring (he would fall asleep in the living room and come to bed at that time and wake me up) I recently started working out of the home and BOOM overnight my sleep schedule went back to normal and I'm sleeping all night until the alarm goes off. We both started Keto as well. We both notice we feel amazing while we're shredding weight. I take (1) 650 Mag-G daily, and that's all I need. The bottle says you can take (3) I started out at the lowest dose. There is no sense in taking too much if you can achieve your goal from (1) pill 😊 also, I don't have constipation ever. Mag-G is amazing, and it nearly worked overnight for me.

[@simygandhi4470]

Does magnesium glycinate help with constipation? Or is it magnesium citrate?

[@Alexandra-xu3si]

@@simygandhi4470 citrate. The glycinate version is easy on stomach and used more for muscles and sleep

[@teacska1]

Magnesium citrate is laxative not glycinate ​@@simygandhi4470

[@carmenrenee5146]

@@simygandhi4470citrate helps me keep everything digested and coming out nicely. Glycinate helps me sleep ❤

[@georgeprokopenko3044]

Pretty bloody good video.

[@user-gu4lg4ch1x]

Thank you for this valuable info 👌

[@Drberg]

You're welcome!

[@anne3074]

I'm glad I've seen this because when I take magnesium it seems to make my anxiety worse and I couldn't understand why.

[@BeautifulButterfly88]

I take magnesium malate before bed and have done it for years now, not only to aid sleep but to relieve nerve pain in my foot. This has definitely worked for me.

[@HEARTANDSOULOFMINE]

Magnesium malate should be taken early in the day. It is an energizer.

[@BeautifulButterfly88]

@HEARTANDSOULOFMINE I know, I thought so too, but it actually helps me sleep. Weird eh?

[@caraleecampbell3984]

Maybe the magnesium reacts differently with people who have adhd 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@SibaNL]

Dr Berg, Thank you for putting out all this information for free

[@Drberg]

Glad to help!

[@crystallangworthy3676]

I couldn’t love this video more - so comprehensive and helpful thank you so much from a new insomniac!

[@Drberg]

I'm happy to hear that the video was helpful for you! Here's to better sleep ahead. Take care!

[@kathym6603]

I check all health research with you, Dr. Berg. You keep me on the right track.

[@Drberg]

Excellent, thanks!

[@deborahr2236]

It’s hardly surprising we get confused too much conflicting information these days.

[@gisela1074]

Everything you said is me!

[@linda5628]

Excellent advice Dr.Berg, thank you!

[@Drberg]

You're welcome! Glad you found it helpful!

[@angelacook3680]

Perfect timing Dr Berg. My partner has difficulty staying asleep. This informative & invaluable video will help him for sure. Thank you so much 😊.

[@adrianjowers7234]

Keep the anxiety videos coming! Gonna cure anxiety once and for all 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@Alp3124]

Taking magnesium lowered my anxiety better than any meds. Insane

[@bonnieashton3191]

What kind of magnesium?

[@rayjames9835]

You are such a gem Dr Berg!🙏

[@Drberg]

Thanks for your support!

[@fahadatkins3588]

I’ve been following you for a few years now and have greatly improved my health. Also, my wife and I love your products, especially the electro lights and purified bile salts. Thank you Dr. Berg from Canada 🇨🇦 👏🏽

[@stephaniemay975]

Another great video, thank you sincerely.

[@Drberg]

Awesome! Glad it could help.

[@TundeEszlari]

Perfect content.

[@RacerX888]

I'm a big proponent of magnesium for stress and anxiety and tinnitus as I am autistic and suffer from ptsd and have anxiety issues and tinnitus. But I have never felt magnesium helps me sleep, and while I was working, I had to stay up late until I was tired enough to sleep, even though I took 1000mg of magnesium per day and smoked marijuana. Also, trying to eat a lot of green veggies to get high levels of magnesium can cause thickening of the blood. My wife has this issue because her culture eats a lot of greens and her blood is so thick she has circulation problems and physical exertion causes her chest pains quite often. Good info in this video that most don't know.

[@JosefK2275]

this is bonkers

[@jdprice3043]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP

[@Drberg]

You are very welcome

[@thixuanlevu9694]

❤ Fantastic topic.Thsnk you so much Doctor Berg ❤❤❤❤❤

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@cupidsworld]

130 down! Been here for 4 years! Thank you Dr Berg!!

[@truepatriots3860]

👍

[@fidelcatsro6948]

congratulations 130lbs lost is like losing 20 cats off the tummy! 😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺😺👍

[@cupidsworld]

@@fidelcatsro6948 yep!! 😂😂😂. Thank You!

[@Persephonejackson]

Amazing! I need to lose that, do you mind sharing what worked for you? Congrats 🙌

[@melissasmomglam]

Congrats 🎉 Great work

[@karensmall2954]

I had restless leg syndrome for about 3 weeks. I was doing keto, fasting, exercising, taking magnesium and b1 and nothing was working. Eventually I took a chance and got an iron supplement as I suffer from heavy menstrual cycle. It worked in 3 days and I could finally fall asleep and stay asleep again.

[@Grrr111___]

Luv u Karen ❤😘

[@Barbieblueeyes]

Excellent information!

[@Drberg]

Thank you so much for that!

[@Carol-jf1ux]

On behalf of each and everyone of these lovely people that watch and listen to you Dr Berg, I would like to thank you for all your resarch and sharing of information. You have helped me several times when the medical profession has failed. Someone I love suffers with poor sleep, anxiety, stress, depression, ocd, mucular pain, Tourette's syndrome and now been diagnosed with bicuspid aorta. Doctors and Specialists have had this young man on 12 meds a day for many years and he is no better, infact some days are so miserable for him. Treating the symptom and not the cause and im sure these prescription meds are doing more damage than good. I'll be researching the information you provide, to help this young man to alleviate some of his issues, he doesn't deserve to be suffering. So grateful I found you Dr Berg and keep up the good work.

[@a.williams10]

Thank you, Dr Berg 🙏🏻

[@vy5922]

I am taking Mg and ashwagandha before sleep, not mixing all other supplements that I take daily and it works so far. Thank you Dr.Berg

[@steved8486]

How are you taking ashwaghanda? I bought gummies 2 summers ago for the first time I didn't notice any difference

[@mariah1439]

​@@steved8486me too

[@hmmm..2733]

@@steved8486try the capsules.

[@azboldazalion1938]

​@@steved8486 everyone keeps recommending this, but does it work?

[@Staxz-cmon]

Hi. Can I ask what supplements you take daily and when. I'm trying to organize ho I taking mine...I have 11 different types.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Thank you for the advice.

[@Drberg]

Hopefully that helps you.

[@shablya]

Thanks for your work.

[@Drberg]

Glad I could help!

[@AbleInTruth]

hi Doc. hope this message meets you well. a couple years ago, you were advocating Melatonin; especially as an antioxidant. so what is it Doc?

[@CookChef-oz4bc]

Just got up and I got my first 18 hours of fasting without waking up with legs cramp

[@gilraenn29]

Hello, I love your channel. I take magnesium at night to stop myself from having terrible cramps in my legs. And it has helped me enormously. I am not waking up in the middle of the night trying not to scream because the pain was😮 so excruciating in my toes and my feet my thighs. I have it because of chemo. I’m been finished with it for several years but cramping is something I have because of the chemo and I have neuropathy in my toes. I really appreciate everything you do for us. Thank you.

[@rhondaphillips432]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROGRAM, I WATCH IT VERY OFTEN.❤❤❤❤❤

[@Drberg]

Glad you found it useful! Thank you for watching!

[@CarbageMan]

Magnesium is also high in sunflower seeds. In fact, I found out I was deficient in magnesium when I had a headache, and ate some sunflower seeds then observed that my headache went away. I began supplementing magnesium, and I stopped getting headaches related to cervical degenerative disc disease.

[@Lola-tq8nv]

New favorite word - Carbage. I too have cervical degenerative disc disease, Osteoarthritis, and Psoriatic Arthritis - sad how we get used to living in pain. I've taken Life Extension Mag-Threonate, and a cheaper Mag-Glycinate - still wake up at 2 am every night.

[@Lola-tq8nv]

I was taking Magnesium in the morning, not bedtime - perhaps that was the problem.

[@CarbageMan]

@@Lola-tq8nv Thanks for the kind response. I hope taking magnesium glycinate and threonate before bed helps. Magnesium has changed my life. Best wishes! PS: You may also want to look into ashwagandha, benfotiamine, and (organic unfortified) nutritional yeast. I also take those. I believe ashwagandha has helped with inflammation overall, and that benfotiamine has helped with neuropathy. While I have no sense about the nutritional yeast, it's supposed to also help with nerve issues.

[@3cardmonty602]

I can’t take Vitamin D at night. It keeps me up all night. I always take it in the morning.

[@lucynaevans2128]

I love you Dr. Berg! Love your wisdom knowledge and great advice...keep it going!

[@Drberg]

Thank you for your comment. Appreciate it!

[@pixieviolin]

Thank you for the valuable information, Dr. Berg! I was advised to take Chelated Magnesium. What can you say about it?

[@javierruizleon]

My wife and I do Keto/Carnivore with Intermitted Fasting, just added Magnesium Glycinate with Vitamin D3 before bed, game changer, deep sleep, a lot of times I am completely refreshed and ready for work after 6-7 hours of sleep, and the Lucid dreams are insane.

[@nevastrong2850]

The dreams are sometimes really vivid & intense. If I could write them out mine could literally be a mini-series of crazy. 😝

[@user-ds2ej3wn8p]

Camomile tea works best, Qantas give to chicken livered passengers

[@patodonoghue4196]

88 😢😢😢😢😢

[@Lola-tq8nv]

Thanks - I will try switching to PM instead of breakfast for Mag & Vit D&K. I was afraid of stomach upset if taken at bedtime, I don't want to eat that late.

[@Erumyr]

Its The vitamin D that wakes u up, not magnesium. Also there is a difference on The quality( you have to magnesium citrate in The evening)

[@denvernaicker8250]

well the thing is parasympathetic nervous is an autonomous uncontrollable system, so magnesium as a relaxant will help here as it is relaxing the muscles

[@agnesh4489]

I have total confidence in Dr Berg❤. Thank you for all your advice 😊

[@Drberg]

I appreciate your comment! Glad to help!

[@tomjones2348]

Well done, again, Dr. Berg! My wife and I will now add D(andK) into our pre-bedtime stack. We are both usually sound asleep in 10 minutes or less after lights out. Our stack is 3k mg of glycine in water, Mg L-threonate, Inositol, and sometimes we'll do a Kava tea (my wife get wired about 2 days before a full moon...like clockwork).

[@saveyourselves5923]

For me, someone who suffers chronically with poor sleep due to what I suspect to be a high cortisol situation, the combination of magnesium glycinate and calcium Lactate works like a charm. Not too much mag though. Even a little too much and I don't sleep. I have a theory that it can upset the balance of potassium, which causes one to not be able to relax. Doing mundane tasks like knitting and sewing really helps me with stress. I have CFS and can't exercise atm.

[@jimpix8019]

How come everyone seems to avoid Magnesium Salts (aka. Epsom salts)or Mg flakes (more potent) just add to the bath water. This is proven to be the most effective method of getting Mg into the body. The skin is the biggest gland we have. Optimal absorption. Or Mg Oil after a shower. The added benefit is that it can be applied locally to deal with cramps or muscle aches for example. A Professor of biology in Birmingham University did a study of a large sample group of people around 15-20 years ago. (Read it a Long time ago). He told them to bath in 100L water & 20% solution of Mg for 20 minutes every day for 7 days. He Measured their Mg levels before and after 1 week. On average they improved by about 33%. That’s BIG. Much better than the trace amounts usually obtained from supplements. Also, it’s raising the body Mg levels too. Not just the blood Mg levels. There’s a difference.

[@sandybeach5253]

Amazing!

[@jozefien1702]

I agree i to think magnesium chloride oil and flakes are the best option and that al the other forms are over promoted and are a marketing thing. Not saying there not good but overated because the claims they out in them magnesium chloride also does. And the magnesium chloride is natural it’s also in the oceans so there for i think most bio available to our bodies. The other ones need to be produced in a lab

[@Alexandra-xu3si]

Just Epson salt? Doesn't that turn into magnesium?

[@jozefien1702]

epsom salt is magnesium sulfate and is less absorbable then magnesium chloride @@Alexandra-xu3si

[@jimpix8019]

@@Alexandra-xu3si Epsom salt is Magnesium Salt.

[@user-lb6dh4xd9p]

Thank you for your sharing this ❤❤❤

[@Drberg]

Glad you found it so helpful!

[@Berrypancakes229]

@@Drbergare you meaning not to take vitamin d and magnesium before bed. Because I’m taking your vitamin D and your magnesium calcínate

[@veikkonurmiranta624]

Top presentation,.like always,.👍

[@Drberg]

Glad to know that you liked this post!

[@madelinemelocriollo1092]

Currently going through a bunch of stuff with my special needs kids. I have 3. (PANDAS/PANS, Autism and the other fun stuff OCD,ADHD) fun how it all gets lumped up together but MTHFR (which really is a mother f***ker) seems to be a problem for us and magnesium is something I have to learn about because it has helped me myself with migraines and other things but I myself am so dis-regulated due to insane stress levels that getting my thoughts collected is an issue. I want to thank you so much for your content and sense of humor because I always go back and listen to your videos to help me with our crazy lifestyle here at home. It has helped tremendously and given me some help for myself... I just keep getting back to my terrible habits lol but I always feel good when I follow keto and intermittent fasting.. I just keep using stress as my excuse to cheat 😅... anyway I love your videos and your content.... wish all practitioners who are in insurance plans thought and did the research like you. Hopefully one day we move away from the corruption that is our health care system and food industry and start the process to actual healthcare and nutrition.

[@Whatnok]

🤔🙄

[@kirstenoliver1116]

What have you found that helps the ocd? Ty

[@ana_day7]

Hugs 🩵

[@sandybeach5253]

God bless you for your great work with the kids. Sendng you lots of love and light.

[@aman2340]

you're stressed because you decided to have 3 special needs kids really, 1 is enough stress for any person. but that's life you choose it. food and health system is corrupt and wants to kill you make you weak sick and special, but so do those jabs they give you and your unborn children. Bet all 3 had them.

[@safri85duo]

Magnesium glycinate has been a godsend for me. I feel very tired within an hour of taking it and have been sleeping so well!

[@judycrisenbery2982]

How many mg do you take nightly?

[@carolineal-yacoub8508]

It takes 15 minutes for me to work then i feel im in a coma lol . I love it and i only take 200mg .😅

[@rosefenton3005]

Where can I purchase the glycinate form of magnesium please ? I so need help as I just cannot sleep at nights. Thank you.

[@judycrisenbery2982]

@@rosefenton3005 I get mine at Walgreens drug store. It's buy 1 get 1 free

[@safri85duo]

@@judycrisenbery2982 200 mg

[@budandtender]

Great video with lots of useful info on sleep and magnesium, thank you for sharing! 😊🌙 It's amazing how balancing different nutrients like magnesium, B1, and vitamin D can impact our sleep health. Love that you also mention non-supplement strategies like getting more sunlight and managing stress through physical work - a holistic approach is key! 👍💡 Your knowledge really sheds light on the complex dance of elements within our bodies, possibly including the endocannabinoid system which has its own role in sleep regulation. Keep the tips coming, can't wait for more insights! 🚀✨

[@strollingthecity]

Hello doctor. Is semolina flour healthier ? Or rice is better ?

[@patricialawrence7459]

I bought magnesium from Walmart. I was eating healthy and working out daily, after giving up caffeine, sugar, breads & cereals, and carbonated drinks. Consistently lost 1 or 2 lbs a week, but still had a gut that wouldn't decrease. When I found out that all 6 vitamins I was taking had cellulose. And the magnesium even contained talc they all went to trashcan and my gut shrank as fast as my energy increased.

[@thomaspalazzi7795]

Wow great info! China makes Alot of their vitamins

[@relaxation-Corner]

Talc??? That's terrible!

[@fit4ya1975]

Theres a lot of foods that has cellulose in it. Carbonated drinks are not bad for you either (obviously no sugar). Caffeine isn't bad for you, eat sourdough (natural ingredients) if you want some bread. Enjoy the health journey and congrats on the weight loss!

[@allison471]

Whole food vitamins/supplements are the best 😊 the vitamins/supplements sold through practitioner's are not sourced from China and do not use garbage fillers, yes they may cost more but it's worth it to me because they truly do work! Over the counter vitamins/supplements can do more harm than good.

[@fit4ya1975]

@@allison471 Cool, ill check into them, thanks Allison.

[@malouaureada1399]

I am diabetic female ,73 yrs old,but i do sleep easily ,, depends , but nocturia ,wakes me up ,i do exercise,work a lot at home ,got a big haus ,i am a filipina , magnesium i have not taken it ,My supplement r Spirulina Serpintina,Lutein,b12,n i walk a lot but whats bothering me is my neurolophathy ,my legs feels heavy ,n my ctscan due to my fall in Australia after i took a cup of champagne since then i think my head feels heavy n i had my scalp allergy , Dandruff thickining ,but i had solution by my derma ,Thank u po

[@sabrinasokal]

It also depends on what effects you are wanting help with, since becoming pregnant I'm dealing with constipation, glycinate doesn't help but citrate does by drawing water to the colon.

[@ralphmueller3725]

This is why I'm a gardener. I'm outside a lot and growing the greens i need. Found some seeds for a Styrian Hull-less pumpkin that grows seeds without the hull on them.

[@Drberg]

Wonderful. Keep up the good work!

[@louisequadrelli7961]

Do a video on the importance of having adequate potassium levels before you add magnesium. It's crucial. Potassium levels are also very important for sleep

[@klecoxs2]

and Heart

[@stern4141]

You do one.

[@louisequadrelli7961]

@stern4141 Dr Berg is far more qualified than me to do this and has a massive audience who would benefit from the information. I found out by accident how important it was and it changed my health. My comment was to hopefully get Dr Berg to put out that info too. Your comment seemed to have another purpose entirely. Hope your OK

[@annpettus1775]

I've heard him state that, on more than one video. Problem is re-finding the vids!

[@drag0nchampi0n]

That's why I drink coconut water with breakfast, banana with lunch and kiwi before bed.

[@intrinsicfactor5425]

There seems to also be a potassium component for sleep. Potassium helps you stay alseep from waking up every few hours throughout the night. Most people are normally potassium deficient.

[@renitawilliams1563]

Thank you, Dr. Berg.

[@Drberg]

Most welcome!

[@mariamilewska7779]

Thanks Dr Berg You are amazing doctor God bless 🙏♥️

[@Drberg]

Thank you! Wishing you all the best on your health journey.

[@Tekality]

Really seems like going outside helps a lot and quarantine really screwed a lot of people up

[@Kwildcat13]

4 years later I hope people are going outside

[@homethatilove4595]

2020 goes down in history as a screwy event! revealing in many ways... 4 years later ppl are STILL wearing the muzzle, even when they're alone 🙄. And a couple 'tween kids are STILL wearing their face diapers @ school 😒

[@quickpstuts412]

It definitely caused me to hibernate more and was harder to make myself socialize after it ended. My insomnia was definitely fueled by the pandemic and then I got stuck with sleep anxiety.

[@annpettus1775]

...on purpose

[@everydayhomelife8697]

​@@quickpstuts412 Sleep anxiety is awful.. dealing with that right now

[@shanthp1811]

Dr Eric berg should get noble prize

[@marklauerman]

Thanks Doc- you're always so straight forward and very informative. After being hit by a car on my bike and also being umemployed prioir to the accident, my cortisol levels are skyrocketing - up at 3:00 a.m. almost every morning.

[@terrydillon9323]

Thank you, very helpful.

[@Drberg]

You're welcome!