Glycine vs Magnesium glycinate
On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium glycinate higher overall (4.0 vs 3.0). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Glycine | Magnesium glycinate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | powder or capsules | capsules or powder |
| CalmVerdict score | 3.0 | 4.0 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.2 | 3.5 |
| Recommendations | 1.0 | 4.8 |
| Tolerability | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| Owner comments | 77 | 370 |
| Rated comments | 42 | 228 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 19% | 14% |
| Top praise | Calming effect, Dose & timing | Calming effect, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Calming effect | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By concern
| Context | Glycine | Magnesium glycinate |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 5 of 19 positive | 43 of 114 positive |
| Low mood | 3 of 16 positive | 13 of 41 positive |
| Everyday stress | 4 of 11 positive | 33 of 56 positive |
| Panic attacks | 0 of 3 positive | 8 of 20 positive |
| Rumination & intrusive thoughts | 1 of 7 positive | 2 of 6 positive |
| Physical tension | Too few comments | 6 of 14 positive |
| PMS & PMDD mood | Too few comments | 2 of 3 positive |
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What owners say about Glycine
5/5 Taste & form“Glycine is what I swear by. One teaspoon with green tea in the morning and one before sleep. I took it primarily for collagen but with time noticed the effect of calmness, it is now harder for me to become agitated and stressed.”
2/5 Side effects“i experience a paradoxical effect to glycine, it gives me extreme anxiety & insomnia.”
3/5 MoodSide effects“I've also had some very weird reactions to iron bisglycinate that are pretty confounding considering the amount of glycine in that is \*extremely\* low compared to the amounts we get in food.”
What owners say about Magnesium glycinate
2/5 Falling asleepTakes time“Started magnesium glycinate for sleep, didn't really knock me out but after two weeks I noticed my jaw wasn't clenched into a fist all day.”
4/5“Magnesium glycinate, improved my sleep, fewer muscle twitches, and helped me feel less tension etc.”
4/5 Calming effect“Magnesium glycinate also helps me chill out when my brain won't stop racing but takes maybe an hour to kick in”
More detail: Magnesium glycinate side effects · Magnesium glycinate dosage and timing
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