Can calcium help me sleep?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD

Pharmacy

While some people believe that calcium can help with sleep, there is limited evidence to support this. However, if calcium helps with a condition such as heartburn that is keeping you awake, then it may, in a roundabout way, help you sleep.

Talk to your doctor if you are having trouble falling or staying asleep. He or she may recommend lifestyle changes, a medication or a dietary supplement supported by better evidence.

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Minerals

Our bodies need some inorganic substances like iron, calcium and chromium for proper health. If you're not getting enough of a particular mineral, there are a wide array of mineral supplements available. Often it is not as easy to take in or absorb minerals by themselves, so look for recommendations about taking supplements with a meal or seeing how supplements are frequently combined -- like calcium with vitamin D.

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