Some evenings your body is tired but your mind keeps going — the to-do list, tomorrow's calendar, the reply you forgot to send. If winding down is the hardest part of your day, you're not alone, and you're not doing it wrong.
Key takeaways
- Magnesium is one of those quiet foundations your body uses every day, and many people simply don't get enough from food alone.
- Glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine, a calming amino acid.
- Adults need 310 to 420 mg of magnesium a day from all sources, and the upper limit for supplements is 350 mg; Magnesium Glycinate+ gives 275 mg in three capsules, once daily before a meal.
- Check the label for the elemental amount rather than the total compound weight, since glycinate capsules include the glycine along with the magnesium.
Why magnesium glycinate is a gentle choice
Your body draws on magnesium every day, and many people don't get enough from food alone. We chose the glycinate form on purpose: it's gentle, easy on the stomach, and easy to take at night — so it supports a calm, restful evening without the digestive upset some other forms can bring.
It's vegan, sugar-free, caffeine-free, and third-party tested every batch for purity and potency — like everything we make.
A small step in your nightly routine. A calmer place to land.
Meet Magnesium Glycinate+ — third-party tested, every batch, made in an NSF-certified, GMP-certified, FDA-registered U.S. facility. Curious how it compares to other forms? Read Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate.
How Much Magnesium Glycinate Should You Take?
Adults need 310 to 420 mg of magnesium a day from all sources, and the upper limit for supplements is 350 mg. Magnesium Glycinate+ gives 275 mg in a three-capsule serving, taken once daily before a meal; many people take it before the evening meal. When you compare products, look for the elemental magnesium figure, not the total weight of the compound, because glycinate capsules also carry the glycine.
Can You Take Magnesium Glycinate Every Night?
Yes — it's designed for daily use, and consistency is what makes an evening routine actually work. Unlike some sleep aids, it isn't intended to be used only occasionally.
What Pairs Well With Magnesium Glycinate at Night?
Many people pair it with Deep Calm+™ for a fuller wind-down, or with a simple screens-down routine an hour before bed. Deep Calm+ contains 5-HTP and St. John's Wort, so talk with your healthcare provider first if you take any prescription medication, especially antidepressants or other mood or sleep medication, or if you are pregnant or nursing, and do not combine it with 5-HTP+™ or Ashwagandha+™. See our evening wind-down ritual for the full routine.
Frequently asked questions about magnesium glycinate
What is the difference between magnesium glycinate and other forms?
Glycinate pairs magnesium with glycine, a calming amino acid. That pairing makes it gentle on the stomach and a natural fit for the evening, whereas citrate and oxide are better known for their effect on digestion.
Will magnesium glycinate make me sleepy during the day?
It is not a sedative, so most people do not feel groggy, but responses vary. Most people simply take it in the evening because that is when a calmer nervous system is most useful.
Is Magnesium Glycinate+ vegan?
Yes. It is vegan, sugar-free and caffeine-free, with the elemental magnesium amount shown on the label.
Can I take it if I already take a multivitamin?
Usually. Add the magnesium in your multivitamin to the 275 mg in Magnesium Glycinate+ and keep your supplement total at or under the 350 mg daily upper limit for supplements unless your healthcare provider advises otherwise.
How long before I notice a difference?
Research on magnesium and sleep is small and modest, and responses vary, so judge it over a consistent routine rather than a single night.
Sources
- Magnesium, Health Professional Fact Sheet — NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
- Oral magnesium supplementation for insomnia in older adults: a Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis (BMC Complement Med Ther, 2021) — PubMed
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.
