Life Extension vs Thorne
On Reddit, owners rate Life Extension higher overall (4.3 vs 3.6). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Life Extension | Thorne | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magnesium glycinate | Magnesium glycinate |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Recommendations | 5.0 | 1.0 |
| Tolerability | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Owner comments | 8 | 11 |
| Rated comments | 6 | 8 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 0% | 0% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Calming | Dose & timing, Taste & form |
| Top complaints | None yet | Dose & timing |
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What owners say about Life Extension
3/5“Honestly my routine got better but nothing really improved my sleep until I started taking magnesium l-threonate and melatonin 300mcg 6-hour timed release both from life extension.”
4/5 Stomach upset“i've been trying magnesium glycinate for a while now and it does seem to help me wind down a bit before bed.”
4/5 Calming“Small follow up: I tried Life Extension magnesium for my nighttime anxiety, and it's a nice addition to my evening routine.”
What owners say about Thorne
5/5 Deeper sleepTaste & form“I'm not the type to jump to a medical diagnosis or go to the doctor, so I tried **magnesium supplements** first.”
4/5 Taste & form“I was also taking Thorne's magnesium glycinate at night for a few months and felt fine, but took one capsule during the day to see if it would help better to split the dosage up (day + night) and oh my god I felt so “high” like I had just…”
2/5“I've taken Thorne Glycinate and Momentous Threonate.”
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.