The 'sleepy girl mocktail,' made mainly of tart cherry juice and magnesium powder, is gaining attention on social media for its supposed sleep benefits. Here's what doctors say about the ingredients.
A wellness trend dubbed the 'sleepy girl mocktail' is making the rounds on social media for its supposed sleep benefits, which users are attributing to two of the drink's main components: tart cherry juice and magnesium powder. But do these ingredients really have the power to help put you to sleep?Though they do have some sleep-promoting qualities, Dr.
If you do plan to try it, however, there are different types to be aware of.'When looking for a sleep aid, in general, magnesium glycinate is the preferred magnesium supplement because it is more easily absorbed in the GI system,' Sevilla says. 'This is opposed to magnesium oxide, which is less absorbed in the intestine, and magnesium oxide is more commonly used to help with symptoms of constipation or heartburn.
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