
Magnesium helps you sleep, eases muscle cramps, calms anxiety, supports your heart, and even helps your gut move things along. But here’s a question that pops up often in wellness circles and gym locker rooms alike: When’s the best time to take magnesium?Morning? Night? Before a workout? After? Or does it even matter?Turns out, it does—especially if you’re taking magnesium for a specific purpose. Let’s break it down like a friend who’s obsessed with supplements and has way too many tabs open on PubMed. Here’s what science, dietitians, and athletes have to say about timing your magnesium intake for maximum impact.