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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.
Dr. Reuben Chen, Chief Medical Advisor at Sunrider® International, was recently featured as an expert contributor in STYLE by the South China Morning Post. The article, “Magnesium can help you sleep – but check the dose and the most effective way to take it,” explores the growing interest in magnesium for relaxation and sleep support, offering science-backed insights from leading wellness experts.
STYLE by the South China Morning Post is a leading lifestyle and luxury online publication covering fashion, beauty, wellness, travel, and culture across Asia and beyond, delivering expert perspectives and trend-driven storytelling to a global audience.
In the feature, Dr. Chen explained how magnesium supports neurological balance by helping regulate key brain receptors associated with relaxation. “Magnesium acts primarily as a natural antagonist to the NMDA receptor and helps regulate GABA activity,” he said, noting that this process can help calm excessive brain stimulation and reduce restlessness. “It won’t knock you out,” he added, “but it can make your brain feel less like a browser with 47 tabs open.”
He also emphasized the importance of proper dosage and consistency, explaining that moderate daily intake is generally more effective and better tolerated than high doses, which may cause digestive discomfort.