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The Benefits of Magnesium for Sleep and The Use of Theanine in Energy Drinks
Certain forms of magnesium can aid sleep by increasing neurotransmitters like GABA, while magnesium threonate is linked to transporters in the body that induce drowsiness. Theanine is also useful for inducing relaxation and is now being added to energy drinks to counteract the jittery effects of caffeine.