In this episode of 'The Sleep Edit', we dig into the topic of sleep supplements for children, specifically focusing on melatonin and magnesium. Melatonin and magnesium (and "calm" and "sleep" gummies in general) have become very popular among tired parents, but what is the actual evidence for these supplements? Are they safe? What do parents need to know?



Timestamps




00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer



01:09 Welcome Back to the Sleep Edit



01:21 Melatonin and Magnesium: The Two Big Ms



04:24 Understanding Melatonin



06:14 Melatonin's Effects and Usage



09:45 Melatonin for Children: Considerations and Concerns



21:16 Dosing and Safety of Melatonin



28:15 Melatonin Concerns and Parental Thoughts



29:37 Safety and Alternatives to Melatonin



31:28 Introduction to Magnesium for Sleep



34:49 Magnesium's Role and Benefits 36:39 Challenges in Diagnosing Magnesium Deficiency



38:49 Magnesium Supplementation Studies



39:54 Magnesium for Children: Evidence and Recommendations



47:25 Magnesium Lotions and Creams: Fact or Fiction?



53:33 Final Thoughts and Practical Advice 55:44 Conclusion and Additional Resources




Links




📺 Related Videos:



🔹 10 Things Parents Should Know About Melatonin



🔹 Melatonin: The Effect of Timing



🔹Youtube link if you want to see the graphics



📝 Related Articles by Dr. Canapari:



🔹 Melatonin for Children: A Guide for Parents



🔹 Melatonin Overdoses Are on the Rise: What Parents Should Know



🔹 Magnesium for Kids’ Sleep: Does It Really Work?



🔹The evidence against magnesium sprays and lotions



📖 Scientific Studies & Resources:



🔹 Pickering et al. (2020) – Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited → https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12123672



🔹 Workinger et al. (2018) – Challenges in the Diagnosis of Magnesium Status → https://doi.org/10.3390/nu10091202



🔹 NIH Magnesium Fact Sheet for Health Professionals

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