Medical disclaimer: SnoozeVerdict summarizes what people say about sleep supplements on Reddit. It is not medical advice, and nothing here is meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines (including sleep or mood medicines), or have a medical condition. Poor sleep that lasts for months, loud snoring or gasping at night, or falling asleep during the day while driving or working needs a doctor, not a supplement. Full disclaimer.

Magtein (ingredient brand) vs Pure Encapsulations

On Reddit, owners rate Pure Encapsulations higher overall (3.2 vs 2.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.

Magtein (ingredient brand)Pure Encapsulations
TypeMagnesium L-threonate (Magtein)Magnesium glycinate
SnoozeVerdict score2.73.2
Owner sentiment2.73.5
Recommendations1.01.0
Tolerability3.64.2
Owner comments912
Rated comments55
Unwanted effects reported40%20%
Top praiseDose & timingDose & timing, Taste & form
Top complaintsDose & timing, Side effectsSide effects, Deeper sleep

What owners say about Magtein (ingredient brand)

4/5

“Same here, so I tried Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein) which works much better for me.”

owner comment via r/Supplements · 2026-08-06 · 8 upvotes
2/5 Emotional bluntingMood

“I take 2400 mg fish oil for depression and panic attacks (been taking for 15 years), magtein before bed for anhedonia and sleep (been taking for 6 years), koji fermented iron (magceutics brand, been taking for 6 months) in the morning for…”

owner comment via r/Supplements · 2026-09-01 · 3 upvotes
2/5

“Magtein also gives me insomnia.”

owner comment via r/Supplements · 2026-05-05 · 2 upvotes

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What owners say about Pure Encapsulations

4/5 Taste & form

“I currently take pure encapsulations magnesium glycinate every night before bed, I take 2-3 capsules (120mg each) and that has helped me a lot with sleep.”

owner comment via r/sleep · 2026-08-17 · 7 upvotes
3/5 CalmingCost

“doctor's best NOW and Pure Encapsulations are all pretty solid for magnesium glycinate and usually tolerated well compared to the cheaper oxide forms that can wreck your stomach.”

owner comment via r/Supplements · 2026-05-10 · 2 upvotes
3/5

“I was taking magnesium for sleep and not with great results.”

owner comment via r/Supplements · 2026-08-03 · 1 upvotes

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Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.