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Magnesium glycinate

Helpful when dietary magnesium is low; glycinate form is often well-tolerated. Evidence for sleep is mixed but plausible.

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Evidence last reviewed: 04 Apr 2026

Evidence
2 records
2 recordsBest grade:Moderate
Biomarkers
Sleep Quality (subjective)Sleep LatencySleep DurationSleep Efficiency

Moderate evidence suggests magnesium glycinate can reduce insomnia severity and improve sleep quality in adults. However, the overall effectiveness varies, and some studies show limited benefits, particularly in older populations.

Sleep quality in adults with poor sleep (magnesium bisglycinate RCT)
Adults aged 18–65 with self-reported poor sleep (n=155) · RCT (double-blind, placebo-controlled)
Moderate

250 mg elemental magnesium as bisglycinate modestly but significantly reduced Insomnia Severity Index score vs. placebo (−3.9 vs −2.3, p=0.049) by week 4; well-tolerated with minimal GI effects.

Dose: 250 mgDuration: 8 weeksForm: Bisglycinate
First RCT specifically using magnesium bisglycinate for sleep in a general adult population.
Insomnia in older adults (sleep latency, total sleep time)
Older adults with insomnia (3 RCTs, n=151) · Systematic review & meta-analysis
Low

Magnesium supplementation reduced sleep onset latency by ~17 min vs. placebo; increased sleep time & efficiency. Evidence rated low-to-very-low quality; all trials at moderate-to-high bias risk.

Dose: 320 mgDuration: 8 weeks
Benefit most plausible in those with low baseline magnesium. Dose refers to elemental magnesium.
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How to take it

Take 250 mg of magnesium glycinate in the evening for best results.

Magnesium glycinate
Gentler GI profile; common evening choice.
Magnesium citrate
Often more laxative; can be useful if constipation.
Safety & trade-offs2
Tolerance

Loose stools at higher doses; glycinate form is better tolerated than citrate or oxide

Context: doses >400mg elemental

Timing

Drowsiness — take in the evening to leverage rather than fight this effect

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