How this page evolved

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1. Revision 4Oct 4, 2026, 8:37 AMLiveAI-organised, reviewed

   Added a 2026 systematic review of 12 RCTs that reinforces the low-certainty, inconsistent picture and explicitly says evidence does not support routine use; added a 2024 review suggesting possible benefit mainly in people with low magnesium status; added a mechanistic review; kept the 17-minute pooled finding and safety guidance; expanded uncertainty and open questions.

   • · The main finding was rewritten.
   • · Updated “What the trials show”.
   • · 3 new sources cited.
   • · The note on uncertainty changed.
   • · The key takeaways were revised.
   • · 2 new pieces of guidance for specific situations.
   • · 1 new open question.
2. Revision 3Sep 30, 2026, 6:25 PM

   Added dosing limits, who is most likely to benefit, and how magnesium compares with first-line treatment.

   • · Added section “Glycinate, citrate, oxide: does the form matter?”.
   • · Added section “Where magnesium fits among sleep treatments”.
   • · 1 new source cited.
   • · Key takeaways were added.
   • · 3 new pieces of guidance for specific situations.
   • · 1 new open question.
3. Revision 2Sep 30, 2026, 6:25 PM

   First brief from the only meta-analysis of magnesium for insomnia and the NIH fact sheet.

   • · The main finding was rewritten.
   • · The finding is now labelled “evidence” (was “interpretation”).
   • · Added section “What the trials show”.
   • · Added section “Dose and safety”.
   • · 2 new sources cited.
   • · The note on uncertainty changed.
   • · 2 new open questions.
4. Revision 1Sep 30, 2026, 6:25 PM

   Created the Sylo.

   • · First published version.