Magnesium glycinate vs Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein)
On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium glycinate higher overall (4.0 vs 3.5). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Magnesium glycinate | Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or powder | capsules |
| CalmVerdict score | 4.0 | 3.5 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Recommendations | 4.8 | 3.0 |
| Tolerability | 4.4 | 3.9 |
| Owner comments | 370 | 31 |
| Rated comments | 228 | 20 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 14% | 30% |
| Top praise | Calming effect, Dose & timing | Calming effect, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Dose & timing | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By concern
| Context | Magnesium glycinate | Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein) |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 43 of 114 positive | 3 of 6 positive |
| Low mood | 13 of 41 positive | 0 of 3 positive |
| Everyday stress | 33 of 56 positive | 1 of 6 positive |
| Panic attacks | 8 of 20 positive | 1 of 7 positive |
| Rumination & intrusive thoughts | 2 of 6 positive | Too few comments |
| Physical tension | 6 of 14 positive | Too few comments |
| PMS & PMDD mood | 2 of 3 positive | Too few comments |
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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”
What owners say about Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein)
4/5 GrogginessSleep depth“Threonate helped with pre-sleep anxiety, i usually get very anxious when i lay down cause i know if i dont get a good nights sleep i'll feel like shit the next day.”
4/5 Sleep depthFalling asleep“I take the mag threonate because mag glycinate before sleep makes me very anxious and then I can't fall asleep or stay in a deep sleep.”
4/5 Calming effect“I take Magnesium triple blend: Glycinate, Citrate & L-threonate.”
More detail: Magnesium glycinate side effects · Magnesium glycinate dosage and timing
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