Magnesium glycinate
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In a protocol Alternative
Magnesium bisglycinate is interchangeable with threonate for sleep onset; crosses blood-brain barrier and induces mild drowsiness.
“Magnesium bisglycinate and magnesium threonate both have transporter systems
HL▶ 47:00DosageBefore bedCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
Dr. Anya PetrovaEndorsesThe Apex Health HourOrganic (prompted) In a protocol
Dr. Petrova personally takes 200 mg of magnesium glycinate roughly 30 minutes before bed, preferring glycinate over citrate or oxide for bioavailability and GI tolerance.
“two hundred milligrams of magnesium glycinate about thirty minutes before bed
TA▶ 42:15Dosage200 mg, ~30 minutes before bedCaveatsData is preliminary; an N-of-one. Avoid citrate (GI issues) and oxide forms.Certaintypersonal onlypersonal use -
In a protocol
Magnesium glycinate is the preferred form for supplementation, especially for sleep, due to high bioavailability.
“magnesium glycinate appears to be probably the best
TD▶ 53:00Dosage200–400 mg/day, before sleepCaveatsOnly beneficial if magnesium-deficient; not super-physiological dosingCertaintyexplicitrecommendation -
In a protocol
Take magnesium glycinate to relax blood vessels and support insulin/blood sugar regulation and heart rhythm.
“I like magnesium glycinate
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In a protocol
Take magnesium glycinate at night to relax the nervous system and support sleep.
“Take magnesium at night, magnesium glycinate or threonine
TD▶ 13:20DosageAt nightCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
In a protocol
Take magnesium glycinate at night to relax the nervous system and quiet the brain for sleep.
“Take magnesium at night, magnesium glycinate or threonine
TD▶ 13:10DosageAt nightCertaintyexplicitstrong endorsement -
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Take magnesium glycinate before bed on nights you drink to potentially help with sleep.
“Magnesium glycinate is a good choice because it's bioavailable
FO▶ 1:20:55DosageBefore bedCaveatsMostly anecdotal evidence for sleep when drinkingCertaintyhedgedrecommendation