Do I need to take magnesium? What you need to know as sales of the supplement soar

According to the latest annual Waitrose Food and Drink report, demand for this mineral has gone up. What are the benefits and do you need to take it?

Sales of magnesium supplements have gone up 44% this year. Picture: PA This picture must only be used to accompany PA Feature WELLBEING Magnesium.

Sales of magnesium supplements have gone up 44% this year, according to Waitrose.

The food retailer recently published their 2023-24 Food and Drink report, with the hike in magnesium products among the stand-out findings – and it’s fair to say there’s been growing buzz around this particular supplement in recent times.