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Dr. Reuben Chen Featured in GQ on Magnesium for Sleep and Recovery
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Sunrider’s Chief Medical Advisor, Dr. Reuben Chen, MD, was featured in GQ magazine’s September 26, 2025, online article, “The Best Type of Magnesium for Sleep, According to Experts.” GQ is a leading lifestyle publication covering style, culture, health, and wellness for men.
The article explores how magnesium supports both post-workout recovery and quality sleep. Dr. Chen emphasizes magnesium’s role in relaxing muscles and calming the nervous system, explaining: “Magnesium also helps ease soreness, while keeping the nervous system calm and balanced, allowing your body to recover faster.”
Dr. Chen also highlights the benefits of magnesium glycinate, which he calls “one of the best forms because it’s a more gentle form and highly bioavailable, making it effective for easing muscle tension and reducing cramping.” He notes that this form also supports sleep by helping regulate melatonin and promoting relaxation.
The feature further examines oral versus topical magnesium, with Dr. Chen noting that while topical products may feel effective for targeted relief, oral forms are generally more reliable for systemic benefits.
He also underscores the importance of a balanced diet for maintaining magnesium levels, with foods like leafy greens, nuts, and whole grains providing a natural source of the mineral.
Read the full article on GQ’s website here.
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Dr. Reuben Chen is a board-certified and licensed medical doctor specializing in sports medicine and pain management, and he has extensive training in traditional Chinese medicine. Dr. Chen completed specialty training at the University of Minnesota in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He earned a Bachelor of Science in neuroscience from Brigham Young University and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine.
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