Magnesium is essential for health. But can supplements really help with digestion, muscle pain, anxiety and sleep? | Antiviral

Experts cite inconsistent evidence for supplementing with the essential mineral – and warn taking magnesium without a deficiency has risks

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Dietitian Danielle Shine says her Instagram inbox was filled with questions after actor Scarlett Johansson was quoted in the Daily Mail and other publications recently saying she takes magnesium to improve her digestion and sleep.

“I know that everybody is taking magnesium now. It’s so helpful,” Johansson reportedly told beauty publication Byrdie.