neuroprotectiveEVIDENCEBUSOTC
Magnesium Glycinate
Chelated magnesium with high bioavailability and minimal laxative effect. The de facto sleep magnesium.
Dose range200–400mg
Half-life—h
Onset—min
Safety5/5high evidence base
Mechanism of action
Glycine carrier improves absorption. Magnesium gates NMDA receptors and supports GABA.
Benefits
Sleep quality
EVIDENCEBMultiple small RCTs.
Anxiety in deficient subjects
EVIDENCEBBoyle 2017 review.
Side effects
- Mild laxative effect (less than oxide)uncommonmild
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