Should we really all be taking magnesium supplements? – podcast | Science

Testimonials about the health benefits of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep to brain fog. But are any of these statements valid?

Ian Sample is joined by co-host Madeleine Finlay to find out where the science stands. They also hear from Katherine Tucker, founder of the Center for Population Health at the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She explains what magnesium does in our bodies and the best approach we can take to ensure we’re getting enough of it.