Q. I’ve struggled with insomnia for more than 20 years. I broke my Ambien habit by taking Citracal and magnesium plus valerian about 45 minutes before bedtime. This has been great for the past six months.
A. Other readers have reported that magnesium at bedtime can help aid sleep. Valerian is an herb traditionally used to treat insomnia. It sounds like you have hit on a winning combination. We offer other ideas in our Guide to Getting a Good Night’s Sleep.
