I've had insomnia for as long as I can remember. Not the kind where I can't fall asleep, but the kind where I wake up at 3am and just lie there for hours. My doctor wanted to put me on something and I really did not want to go that route. A coworker mentioned magnesium glycinate so I read up on it for a while before ordering. Started taking it about an hour before bed. The first week I noticed I was still waking up but falling back asleep quickly. By week three I was sleeping through most nights. I'm not going to say it's a miracle but it's been the closest thing I've found. My legs also don't cramp at night anymore which I didn't even realize was related until they stopped. I have already bought a second bottle and recommended it to my sister who has similar issues.
Magnesium Glycinate
Glycinate supports GABA activity. Fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer.*
275mg elemental magnesium. Relaxes tight muscles and steadies stress reactivity.*
Chelated glycinate. No urgency or loose stools like oxide or citrate.*
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Magnesium benefits build with 60+ days of consistent use. Discounts apply automatically.
3 Bottles Magnesium Glycinate
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How It Works
The Glycinate difference: Benefits that build over time.
Single-form chelated magnesium glycinate is the most absorbable, gentlest form available. Self-reported results from verified buyers after 60 days of daily use.
Sleep
GABA support
89%
Deeper, calmer sleep
Glycinate crosses the blood-brain barrier to support calming GABA activity
Stress
Cortisol calm
82%
Less mental tension
Magnesium dampens stress response and supports nervous system recovery
Muscle
Recovery support
76%
Less cramping, easier recovery
Magnesium supports muscle relaxation without oxide-form GI side effects
Formula
Chelated, fully reacted glycinate.
- Magnesium Glycinate2,500mg total compound
- Elemental Magnesium275mg · 65% Daily Value
- FormFully chelated bisglycinate
- Absorption~80% bioavailable
Take 3 capsules 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Food optional. Effects build gradually over the evening. Allow 3 to 7 nights for sleep onset to shift, longer for deeper compounding.
Member Reviews
Based on 5,185 verified reviews
Sleeping deeper than I have in years. No grogginess in the morning.
My leg cramps at night were so bad they would wake me up screaming. I had tried bananas, pickle juice, the whole list of home remedies. Started taking this about 2 weeks ago and the cramps have basically stopped. I still get a small twinge now and then but nothing like before.
Great product. Really helps me wind down at night.
Works well for my sleep but I do still wake up once or twice a night. Better than before, just not perfect. I'll keep using it.
I'm a runner and my calves used to seize up at night after long runs. This stopped that almost completely. I also feel like I sleep harder which is a nice bonus.
This is the gentlest magnesium I have ever tried. No stomach issues at all.
I gave this a fair shot for about 6 weeks and didn't really notice much. My doctor thinks my sleep issues are more anxiety related so this probably wasn't the right fix for me. No issues with the product itself, just didn't move the needle for my situation.
This product really works. I sleep better and my muscles aren't as tight.
I'm a labor and delivery nurse working 12 hour shifts and I had been running on fumes for months. I would lie awake even when I was completely exhausted. Started this on my coworker's recommendation. My sleep quality is genuinely better now. I still don't get enough hours because of my schedule but the hours I do get are restorative. Big difference.
Foot cramps gone. Don't dread getting into bed anymore.
Helps me fall asleep but the bottle goes quick. Wish they sold a larger size for the price.
Switched from a citrate version that wrecked my stomach. The glycinate form is so much easier on my system and I sleep just as well or better.
Sleeping through the night for the first time in years.
Hard labor every day and my body was always tight at night. Took this about a week and noticed I wasn't tossing as much. Almost a month in and sleeping like a rock. Worth every penny.
My anxiety at bedtime is so much less. I'm finally calm enough to fall asleep without doom scrolling for hours.
Works exactly as advertised. Will reorder.
Menopause has wrecked my sleep for years and nothing was working. My naturopath suggested magnesium glycinate. I am sleeping through the night about 4 out of 7 nights now which is a huge improvement. Hot flashes are still there but the sleep piece is so much better.
Good product. Helps with my sleep quality.
I'm a yoga instructor and I take this after evening classes. My muscles recover faster and I sleep deeper. Recommended to several students who have all reported similar results.
This really helps me sleep. Highly recommend it.
Definitely helps but I have to take it consistently. The few nights I forgot, my sleep went right back to being restless. Not a quick fix.
No more middle of the night charley horses. That alone is worth the cost.
My partner said I stopped twitching in my sleep. I didn't even know I was doing that. Whatever it's doing, it's working.
Great product. Sleep is so much better now.
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Sleep onset often shifts within 3 to 7 nights. Sleep quality and fewer night wakings build at 1 to 2 weeks. Daytime calm benefits compound at 2 to 4 weeks. Most users see the clearest effects after 30 nights of consistent nightly use.
This is single form magnesium glycinate, formulated specifically for sleep and calm. Magnesium5 is a 5 form daily wellness complex covering sleep, energy, recovery, bone, and cardiovascular support. If your priority is better sleep specifically, this is the right product. If you want broader whole body magnesium coverage, choose Magnesium5.
Glycinate is bound to glycine, an amino acid that's calming on its own. The pairing supports GABA activity (the body's main calming neurotransmitter) and absorbs at around 80% compared to oxide at roughly 4% and citrate at roughly 16%. Glycinate is also gentle on digestion. The cheaper forms cause loose stools at the doses needed for sleep benefits.
Three capsules 30 to 60 minutes before bed. Food is optional. Some users take it with dinner if dinner runs late. The calming effect builds gradually over the evening, so taking it earlier is fine if you go to bed early.
No. Glycinate works gently by supporting the body's natural calming pathways, not by sedating you. Most users report waking up feeling more rested, not groggy. If you ever feel residual drowsiness, take it 60 minutes before bed instead of right before.
Yes. Magnesium glycinate and melatonin work through different pathways and are commonly stacked together. Some users find that adding glycinate lets them lower their melatonin dose over time as sleep quality improves naturally.
Glycinate is the gentlest absorbable form of magnesium. It doesn't cause the urgency or loose stools associated with citrate and oxide. If you're sensitive, start with 2 capsules nightly for the first week and increase to 3.
Talk to your healthcare provider before starting if you take diuretics, certain antibiotics (tetracyclines, quinolones), bisphosphonates for bone health, or proton pump inhibitors (PPIs). Magnesium can affect how these medications absorb. Tolerated well alongside most other supplements and sleep aids.
This formula is tolerated well by most users. Glycinate is the gentlest magnesium form and rarely causes GI discomfort at the recommended dose. People with kidney disease should talk to their provider before starting any magnesium supplement.
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