Magnesium reviews: what real users say
We read 2,448 first-hand mentions of Magnesium from health and supplement communities. 1,004 of them say clearly how it went — and 73% of those say it helped.
Where people say it works: sleep (88% of 443), anxiety (90% of 295), mood (82% of 119), energy (75% of 83).
Most common complaints: diarrhea, drowsiness, stomach issues, vivid dreams, laxative effect. All side effects →
Positive experiences
“Fixing my magnesium deficiency was life-changing. No more headaches, brain fog, sleep issues, back pain, or blood flow issues.”
“A magnesium pill once a day at least makes me feel rested which is loads better than I was feeling.”
“Magnesium completely stopped me from pulling my hair out... Magnesium for sleep.”
“my sleep quality after beginning to take magnesium has gone up SO much.”
“I saw a research on how to fight high level of cortisol by combining magnesium and potassium before bed...After that I started to sleep 4 hours then 5 then 6. Now I'm at 6-7 hours.”
“after supplementing with 400mg of Magnesium daily. Winter blues hit me hard and my multivitamin wasn't doing any justice, but once I began supplementing Magnesium, everything changed.”
Negative and mixed experiences
“I'm feeling pretty suspicious that it's the magnesium... I'm thinking the magnesium is only hurting me more than helping now.”
“Magnesium glycinate is the one that's better for sleep, it's been a huge benefit for me.”
“I take about 240 (2 120 capsules) of Magnesium Glycinate... mostly for painful leg cramps and has worked very well for that at least.”
“Magnesium changed my life, honestly. I felt like someone had given me morphine by the third day of taking it.”
“I have tried l-glutamine and probiotics and magnesium and EDTA and biofilm chelators with mixed results.”
“I'm taking 400mg Solgar Chelated Magnesium in the morning. It makes me feel calm and lucid, but utterly unmotivated to do anything. I've lost all sense of urgency.”
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