Melatonin vs Magnesium glycinate
On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium glycinate higher overall (4.0 vs 3.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Melatonin | Magnesium glycinate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tablets, capsules or gummies | capsules or powder |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.2 | 3.6 |
| Recommendations | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Tolerability | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Owner comments | 1212 | 1039 |
| Rated comments | 637 | 602 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 22% | 15% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Falling asleep faster | Dose & timing, Deeper sleep |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Dose & timing | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By sleep problem
| Context | Melatonin | Magnesium glycinate |
|---|---|---|
| Falling asleep | 62 of 94 positive | 51 of 64 positive |
| Staying asleep | 36 of 58 positive | 36 of 49 positive |
| Morning grogginess | 14 of 76 positive | 25 of 55 positive |
| Deep sleep | 21 of 22 positive | 36 of 44 positive |
| Anxiety at night | 12 of 26 positive | 13 of 22 positive |
| Vivid dreams | 9 of 48 positive | 9 of 17 positive |
| Jet lag & shift work | 22 of 30 positive | 4 of 4 positive |
Here is how people time melatonin for jet lag. You can also compare all rated sleep aids on one page. For quick shortlists by sleep problem, see which sleep supplements Reddit rates highest.
What owners say about Melatonin
4/5 Morning grogginessSide effects“Honest take, melatonin helps a lot of people fall asleep a bit faster at first, but it never felt like deep, natural sleep for me, and bigger doses left me groggy.”
2/5“I think the correct dose for most ppl is 0.25-0.5mg, and more is not better with Melatonin.”
2/5 Side effects“I had a similar experience and I can feel what you are going thru rn because I went thru the same shit myself , here is my take , melatonin might have been the trigger for the first bad nights of sleep but it's believe that afterwards you…”
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”
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.