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+ 1 Thoughts on Magnesium Glycinate for Sleep & Recovery?

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Hey everyone,

I’ve been looking into magnesium glycinate recently, mainly for sleep and muscle recovery. From what I’ve read, it seems to be one of the better-absorbed forms of magnesium and doesn’t cause stomach issues like some others. It’s supposed to help with relaxation, stress, and even muscle cramps.

I started taking it a few weeks ago, and it does seem to make a difference, especially with sleep quality. I came across some good sources like AOB Nutrition, which offers clean formulations without unnecessary fillers. Curious if anyone else has tried it—have you noticed any benefits? Do you take it at night or throughout the day?

Would love to hear your experiences!

Lms0229's picture

I've taken it for some time and haven't noticed that it helps with my insomnia but it definitely seems to help with recovery. I feel less sore after intense workouts since taking magnesium glycinate.

Pandateston's picture

Brother man, magnesium glycinate is one of the best forms for sleep and recovery … highly bioavailable, gentle on the stomach, and the glycine component adds to the calming effect. I’ve used it for years and always come back to it, especially during harder phases.

Personally, I take around 2g daily, with at least 400mg 1–2 hours before bed. Right now I’m deep in a heavy blast (over 1.8g+ including Tren), so recovery and CNS support are absolutely essential … and my sleep stack reflects that.

I currently combine magnesium glycinate with (nightly unless noted):
GABA – 7g
Glycine – 8g
5-HTP – 300mg
L-Theanine – 200mg
Ashwagandha KSM-66 – 1.2g
Phenibut – 500mg (2–3x/week max)
Valerian root – 260mg
Passion flower – 260mg
Celery seed – 260mg
Chamomile – 260mg
Melatonin – 10mg
GH – 5 IU pre-bed

With that combo, I sleep and recover like a baby … deep, uninterrupted sleep even while running compounds known to crush it.

That said, supplementation is always context-dependent. What works for me might be overkill for someone natural, lean, or not under heavy PED load. The goal is to tailor based on your training intensity, stress load, and recovery needs.

Magnesium glycinate is a great foundation, and from your experience so far … sounds like you’re on the right track. But the real secret is figuring out the synergy between compounds. That will increasingly affect how good you recover on your daily basis routine.

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Bill1976's picture

I used it for insomnia and it worked. Has to be good. Don’t get vitamins from Amazon. The ones I got were counterfeit

Villa52's picture

I take it before sleep. Had a small but good impact on my sleep!

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Brolly6898's picture

Night n day difference helps with my trensomia

HENCH500's picture

Really helps me with sleep

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foreverlost4's picture

Sadly there aren’t many studies regarding sleep and magnesium. A few with elders suffering with insomnia, but no specific with mg. That being said I take magnesium in my electrolyte mix I drink during and post workout. I then take 300mg of glycinate before my last meal 2 hours prior to sleep and I sleep like a rock. I have been off HGH a few months and still wake up ready to go. I’ve read that magnesium regulates your melatonin so it helps if you have issues staying asleep.

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smurfdude1234567's picture

Magnesium is a very underrated supplement. Many different forms and they all have uses. It’s not a magic pill, but it won’t hurt ya. I 100% see benefits.

Imagedynamiks's picture

Ever tried the old Super Pump? It had magnesium in it, it also earned the nickname Super Dump because of it. Magnesium Citrate will make you empty your bowels if you take too much and too much is very easy to take.

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Tizmode44's picture

I’ve been using it for about a year , it definitely helps me sleep especially when stacked with ksm 66 and melatonin.