What’s Up With Magnesium… and Why It Might Not Be Working for You (Women Over 40)

If you’re a woman over 40 struggling with sleep, waking up at 3AM, feeling wired but exhausted, or dealing with anxiety and restlessness…

👉 you’ve probably been told to take magnesium.

But what does magnesium actually do—and why does it work for some women and not others?

In this episode, Peggy Moore, Registered Nurse and Functional Medicine Practitioner, breaks down magnesium in a simple, relatable way so you can finally understand how it supports your nervous system, sleep, and midlife metabolism.

Because magnesium isn’t a sleeping pill… it helps your body slow down.

💛 What You’ll Learn

✔ Why magnesium is essential in midlife
 ✔ How it supports sleep, anxiety, and relaxation
 ✔ The connection to “wired but tired”
 ✔ Why many women are low in magnesium
 ✔ The different types (glycinate, citrate, oxide, threonate)
 ✔ How to choose the right type for your needs
 ✔ Recommended doses for sleep and overall health
 ✔ Why supplement quality matters
 ✔ Why magnesium alone won’t fix poor sleep habits

🧠 Key Takeaway

👉 Magnesium isn’t about taking more…
👉 it’s about taking the right type for your body

🥑 Magnesium-Rich Foods

Pumpkin seeds, almonds, leafy greens, beans, avocado, and dark chocolate are all great sources—but many women still fall short in daily intake.

💊 Quick Guide

Magnesium glycinate: 100–300 mg (sleep + calm)
Magnesium citrate: 150–400 mg (digestion support)
Magnesium threonate: 1,000–2,000 mg compound (brain support)
Magnesium oxide: poorly absorbed

⚠️ Important

Magnesium supports your system—but it won’t override:

❌ high stress
 ❌ late caffeine
 ❌ inconsistent sleep
 ❌ scrolling in bed

💛 Free Masterclass

Ready to understand what’s really happening in your body?

👉 Join my free Midlife Metabolism Masterclass

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📚 Research Referenced

Uwitonze & Razzaque (2018), Nutrients
 Abbasi et al. (2012), Journal of Research in Medical Sciences
 Gröber et al. (2020), Nutrients
 Rondanelli et al. (2021), Nutrients

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