Magnesium Glycinate

Sleep + Recovery + Calm

Magnesium Glycinate

The most bioavailable form of magnesium — chelated to glycine for deep sleep, muscle recovery, and a calm nervous system without the laxative effect.

$42 60 capsules · 30 servings · per bottle
3rd Party Tested 400mg Per Serving No Fillers Glycinate Form

Four reasons to take it daily

01

🌙 Deep, Restorative Sleep

Magnesium activates GABA receptors — the same neurotransmitter pathway responsible for quieting the nervous system before sleep. Glycinate is uniquely suited for evening use because glycine itself has calming, sleep-promoting properties. Together, they don't sedate you — they let your body transition into sleep the way it's supposed to.

02

💪 Faster Muscle Recovery

Magnesium is essential for both muscle contraction and relaxation. When levels are low, you cramp, tighten up, and recover slower between sessions. Most athletes and active individuals are subclinically deficient — not enough to trigger a diagnosis, but enough to impair recovery and performance consistently.

03

🧠 Cortisol Circuit Breaker

Stress depletes magnesium. Low magnesium amplifies the stress response. This creates a vicious cycle where cortisol continually strips your stores and your body becomes less resilient over time. Replenishing magnesium is one of the fastest, most evidence-based ways to lower baseline cortisol and restore nervous system balance.

04

⚡ 300+ Enzymatic Reactions

Magnesium is a cofactor in over 300 enzymatic processes — from ATP energy production to DNA synthesis and protein folding. It supports nerve signal transmission, blood pressure regulation, and glucose metabolism. It's not a "nice to have" — it's foundational to how your body functions at the cellular level.

One ingredient. Nothing else.

Most magnesium supplements hide behind proprietary blends and cheap fillers. Ours is one ingredient in a vegetable capsule.

Supplement Facts (per 2 capsules)

Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate) 400mg
Other Ingredients Vegetable capsule. That's it.

Why Glycinate — Not Oxide

  • Magnesium oxide is the cheap form found in most products. It has roughly 4% absorption — meaning 96% of what you swallow is wasted.
  • Magnesium glycinate is chelated (bonded) to the amino acid glycine, dramatically increasing bioavailability. Your body actually absorbs and uses it.
  • Glycinate doesn't cause the laxative effect common with oxide and citrate at higher doses.
  • Glycine itself is calming — it enhances GABA activity and lowers core body temperature, making this form ideal for evening use.

Third-Party Tested. Every Batch.

Every production run is independently tested by an accredited laboratory. The Certificate of Analysis verifies potency (you're getting 400mg, not 280mg of some oxide blend) and screens for heavy metals, microbials, and contaminants. Available on request. No secrets.

How to use it

Recommended Protocol

Dose: 2 capsules (400mg elemental magnesium)

Timing: 30–60 minutes before bed with water

  • Consistency matters more than timing. Daily use builds intracellular stores over time.
  • Vivid dreams in the first week are normal — magnesium restores REM sleep depth in deficient individuals.
  • Can be taken with or without food. No stomach issues at this dose with glycinate form.

Stack Suggestions

  • L-Theanine — Pairs perfectly for evening calm. L-Theanine promotes alpha brainwaves while magnesium activates GABA. Together they create deep, non-drowsy relaxation.
  • Berberine — Magnesium supports glucose metabolism and Berberine activates AMPK. Strong metabolic pairing for blood sugar regulation.

The science

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant mineral in the human body, yet an estimated 50–80% of the population is deficient. Modern agriculture has depleted soil magnesium levels by over 50% in the last century, meaning even a "good diet" rarely provides adequate amounts. The RDA (320–420mg) is considered a minimum to prevent deficiency symptoms, not an optimal intake for performance or sleep quality.

The mechanism behind magnesium's sleep benefits centres on GABA — the brain's primary inhibitory neurotransmitter. Magnesium binds to GABA-A receptors, enhancing their activity and promoting the transition from wakefulness to sleep. Simultaneously, magnesium helps regulate the HPA axis (your stress response system), reducing cortisol output and preventing the hyperarousal that keeps people wired at night. Studies show that magnesium supplementation increases slow-wave sleep duration and reduces nighttime cortisol.

Beyond sleep, magnesium is a required cofactor in over 300 enzymatic reactions. It's essential for ATP production (the energy currency of every cell), protein synthesis, nerve conduction, and muscle function. Chronic depletion doesn't just affect sleep — it impairs everything from workout recovery to insulin sensitivity to cardiovascular function. The glycinate form offers superior absorption compared to oxide (4% bioavailability) or citrate, and the glycine component adds its own benefits: lowering core body temperature before sleep and serving as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in its own right.

Sourcing & quality

Chelated Glycinate Form

Our magnesium is chelated — meaning each magnesium ion is bonded to two glycine molecules. This chelation protects the mineral through the digestive tract and dramatically improves absorption compared to inorganic forms like oxide or carbonate.

Why Not Oxide or Citrate

Magnesium oxide has roughly 4% bioavailability — you absorb almost nothing. Citrate is better but causes GI distress at higher doses. Glycinate is the gold standard for supplemental magnesium: high absorption, no laxative effect, and the added calming benefits of glycine.

Manufacturing Standards

Produced in a GMP-certified facility with strict quality controls. Every batch undergoes third-party testing for potency, purity, heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic, cadmium), and microbial contamination. Certificate of Analysis available on request.

What people are saying

Marcus T. ✓ Verified Purchase

Switched from a citrate product and the difference is night and day. No more stomach issues, and I'm falling asleep within 20 minutes instead of lying there for an hour. Three weeks in, my HRV has gone up by 12 points on my Whoop. Genuinely didn't expect this much of a difference from a form change.

Daniel R. ✓ Verified Purchase

I train 5x a week and my legs used to cramp badly at night, especially after heavy squats. That's completely gone now. Recovery between sessions feels noticeably faster too. Clean product, no fillers — exactly what I was looking for.

James K. ✓ Verified Purchase

The vivid dreams in the first week were wild — but my sleep tracker confirmed I was getting significantly more deep sleep. By week two, I woke up feeling genuinely rested for the first time in months. Taking it with L-Theanine before bed is the best stack I've tried.

Ryan P. ✓ Verified Purchase

I was taking a supermarket magnesium oxide for months and feeling nothing. Did some research, found out oxide is basically useless, and switched to this. Within a week I could feel the difference in my sleep quality and overall calmness. Never going back to oxide.

Tom H. ✓ Verified Purchase

Clean label, no BS ingredients, does what it says. I stack it with the creatine and take both daily. My recovery has been the best it's been in years. Simple product done right — that's all I want from a supplement company.

Common questions

Most people notice improved sleep quality within 1–2 weeks of consistent use. Muscle recovery improvements are typically felt within the first few days, especially after intense training sessions. Full intracellular magnesium repletion can take 4–6 weeks of daily use.
You can, but glycinate is best taken at night because glycine has mild calming properties that support sleep onset. Morning use won't cause drowsiness but you'll lose the sleep synergy benefit. If splitting doses, morning + evening works well.
Magnesium oxide has approximately 4% bioavailability — meaning your body absorbs almost none of it. It's cheap to produce, which is why most brands use it, but it's essentially a laxative at higher doses rather than a meaningful source of magnesium. Glycinate is chelated to an amino acid, which dramatically increases absorption and cellular uptake.
No. That's the advantage of glycinate over oxide and citrate forms. Glycinate is absorbed through amino acid transport channels, not osmotic draw in the gut. At 400mg daily, GI side effects are extremely rare.
Yes. We use vegetable (HPMC) capsules with no animal-derived ingredients. The glycine used in chelation is synthetically produced, not sourced from animal collagen.

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