Mineral
Magnesium Glycinate
Also known as: Chelated magnesium
Highly bioavailable magnesium chelated with glycine. Excellent for sleep, relaxation, and those with sensitive stomachs.
Primary uses
- Sleep support
- Muscle relaxation
- Stress/anxiety
- Magnesium repletion
How it works
- Glycine chelation enhances absorption
- Magnesium regulates GABA
- Glycine independently calming
Dosage
- Typical range
- 200-400 mg elemental Mg daily
- Timing
- Evening, 1-2h before bed
- With food
- Optional
- Duration
- Safe long-term
- Special populations
- Sensitive stomachs
Forms
- Capsule
- Powder
Safety
Common side effects
- Very well tolerated
Contraindications
- Severe kidney failure
Known interactions
- Cautionwith calcium
High calcium can impair magnesium absorption
- Infowith magnesium
High-dose magnesium may slightly reduce zinc absorption
- Synergywith magnesium
Magnesium needed for vitamin D activation
- Synergywith melatonin
Complementary sleep support
- Synergywith glycine
Both support sleep through different mechanisms
- Cautionwith magnesium
Magnesium may enhance BP lowering effect
Evidence notes
Excellent bioavailability and tolerability
Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.
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