Magnesium glycinate 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.
| Magnesium glycinate | Magnesium (form not stated) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or powder | 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 | 370 | 438 |
| Rated comments | 228 | 274 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 14% | 11% |
| 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 (form not stated) |
|---|---|---|
| Anxiety & worry | 43 of 114 positive | 43 of 96 positive |
| Low mood | 13 of 41 positive | 21 of 47 positive |
| Everyday stress | 33 of 56 positive | 41 of 74 positive |
| Panic attacks | 8 of 20 positive | 6 of 27 positive |
| Rumination & intrusive thoughts | 2 of 6 positive | 2 of 4 positive |
| Physical tension | 6 of 14 positive | 6 of 15 positive |
| PMS & PMDD mood | 2 of 3 positive | 2 of 4 positive |
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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 (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.”
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