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Written by Navneet Kaur, M.Sc. Nutrition & Dietetics
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Struggling to sleep or calm down? Magnesium might help. But not all forms work the same way. Here's how to pick the right one.
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It supports your nervous system, reduces stress, and helps regulate sleep hormones like melatonin.
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Magnesium glycinate is gentle on the stomach and supports deep, restful sleep.
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Magnesium L-Threonate, this form crosses the blood-brain barrier and calms the mind effectively.
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Magnesium Citrate absorbs well but can have a mild laxative effect, better taken earlier in the day.
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Spinach, pumpkin seeds, almonds, dark chocolate, bananas, coconut water.
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Safe daily intake: ~300–400 mg/day for adults. Always check with your doctor first.
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1 hour before bedtime for best sleep results. Avoid combining with calcium at night.
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Sleep Better, Stress Less: Right form + right timing leads to better nights and calmer days. Try it for 7 days and feel the difference.
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