Magnesium supplements for UCLA student athletes
This study tests whether taking magnesium supplements nightly can improve sleep quality and athletic performance in young, competitive athletes. Researchers will track your sleep and activity using a wearable device and ask you to take study capsules and fill out brief daily surveys for 28 days.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18–35 years old and a current UCLA varsity athlete
- You must be actively training or competing during the 28-day study
- You must be willing to wear a WHOOP or approved fitness tracker continuously
- You must take assigned capsules every night for 28 days and complete daily surveys
- You cannot currently take magnesium supplements (unless you stop for a waiting period first)
- You cannot have a diagnosed sleep disorder or take sleep medications without study team approval
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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