Best Fit Profiles
- evening sleep support
- people sensitive to stimulant load
Sleep depth and relaxation support
Magnesium Glycinate
Sleep and stress benefits are most consistent in low-magnesium or higher-stress populations, while effect sizes vary in replete users.
Evidence Level B
Evidence and Risk Labels
Evidence A/B/C reflects research maturity, and risk levels reflect monitoring needs. These labels support comparison, not diagnosis or treatment decisions.
See full scoring guideClinical Snapshot
- Effect Size
- Modest sleep quality and relaxation improvements
- Safety
- Low Risk
Adjust for kidney function and total daily magnesium intake.
Research Dosing
This reflects common ranges and protocols used in published studies, not personal medical advice.
- Typical Daily Dose
- 200-400 mg elemental magnesium equivalent
- Timing
- Evening, often 1-2 hours before bed
- Protocol Duration in Studies
- 4-12 weeks in sleep and stress-oriented protocols
Elemental magnesium amount varies widely by product, so label interpretation is critical.