L-theanine vs Magnesium (form not stated)
On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium (form not stated) higher overall (4.1 vs 4.0). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| L-theanine | Magnesium (form not stated) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules | capsules, tablets or powder |
| CalmVerdict score | 4.0 | 4.1 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Recommendations | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Tolerability | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Owner comments | 330 | 438 |
| Rated comments | 196 | 274 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 14% | 11% |
| Top praise | Calming effect, Dose & timing | Calming effect, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Calming effect | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By concern
| Context | L-theanine | Magnesium (form not stated) |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 35 of 71 positive | 43 of 96 positive |
| Low mood | 13 of 30 positive | 21 of 47 positive |
| Everyday stress | 25 of 52 positive | 41 of 74 positive |
| Panic attacks | 11 of 20 positive | 6 of 27 positive |
| Rumination & intrusive thoughts | 2 of 4 positive | 2 of 4 positive |
| Physical tension | 3 of 7 positive | 6 of 15 positive |
| PMS & PMDD mood | Too few comments | 2 of 4 positive |
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What owners say about L-theanine
2/5 Calming effect“Theanine, because I had tried it for evening calm and it didn't do anything for me.”
4/5 Calming effectTaste & form“The I found a liquid L theanine and that made all the difference in the world.”
4/5 Calming effectFalling asleep“l-theanine is the only one that's worked for me.”
What owners say about Magnesium (form not stated)
5/5“For my own personal experience adding magnesium made a huge difference.”
4/5 Calming effectSide effects“All minerals compete for the same absorption mechanism so if you're overloading on magnesium then zinc, copper and/or calcium might be out of whack.”
1/5 Calming effect“Magnesium biglycinate. It didn't calm me but did the opposite. Horrible supplement for me.”
More detail: L-theanine side effects · L-theanine dosage and timing · Magnesium side effects · Magnesium dosage and timing
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