Magnesium Glycinate
Description
Finally. Compound
The brake. Included where the pattern involves staying asleep rather than falling asleep.
What it does
Magnesium is involved in GABA receptor modulation and NMDA antagonism, the inhibitory signalling the nervous system uses to downshift. That signalling is what holds sleep together through the night, which is why the common complaint is waking at three rather than trouble dropping off.
Why the glycinate form
Glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine, chosen here for absorption and for tolerability. Cheaper forms such as oxide are poorly absorbed and are the usual reason magnesium causes digestive upset.
The specifics
Worth reading the label carefully on any magnesium. The number that matters is elemental magnesium, not the weight of the compound it came from. This is 275 mg elemental, from 2,500 mg of magnesium glycinate.
Where this is used
Part of 10 Finally. protocols, including:
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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Individual results vary. Do not exceed the recommended dose. If you are pregnant, nursing, under 18, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult your clinician before use. Keep out of reach of children.