Magnesium glycinate vs Glycine
On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium glycinate higher overall (4.0 vs 3.9). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Magnesium glycinate | Glycine | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules or powder | powder or capsules |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.6 | 3.7 |
| Recommendations | 4.4 | 3.4 |
| Tolerability | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Owner comments | 1039 | 281 |
| Rated comments | 602 | 143 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 15% | 10% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Deeper sleep | Dose & timing, Deeper sleep |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Dose & timing | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By sleep problem
| Context | Magnesium glycinate | Glycine |
|---|---|---|
| Falling asleep | 51 of 64 positive | 8 of 11 positive |
| Staying asleep | 36 of 49 positive | 9 of 14 positive |
| Morning grogginess | 25 of 55 positive | 2 of 4 positive |
| Deep sleep | 36 of 44 positive | 20 of 22 positive |
| Anxiety at night | 13 of 22 positive | 1 of 3 positive |
| Vivid dreams | 9 of 17 positive | Too few comments |
| Jet lag & shift work | 4 of 4 positive | Too few comments |
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What owners say about Magnesium glycinate
3/5 Side effects“magnesium glycinate gave me the worst insomnia, everyone says it helps sleep but my brain just would not shut off for hours”
5/5“magnesium glycinate before sleep make huge difference for me, i can't go without now”
3/5 Morning grogginessSide effects“magnesium glycinate knocks me out cold but i wake up groggy if i take too much”
What owners say about Glycine
4/5 Deeper sleep“glycine on its own was the missing piece for me for years.”
5/5 Taste & form“Glycine is what I swear by. One teaspoon with green tea in the morning and one before sleep. I took it primarily for collagen but with time noticed the effect of calmness, it is now harder for me to become agitated and stressed.”
2/5 Side effects“i experience a paradoxical effect to glycine, it gives me extreme anxiety & insomnia.”
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.