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@helennicola

which form of magnesium do you take? Do you take it before bed? I take mag. citrate during the day for leg cramps but it does nothing for my sleep. Someone mentioned that the glicynate form works best for sleep? Helen

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Hank | @jesfactsmon | Sep 30, 2020

@helennicola
Hi Helen, I have read recently that the glycinate form is absorbed more easily than most types and might be better for improved sleep, but the citrate is also good as far as absorption goes.

Here is a good article that discusses all the different forms of magnesium.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/magnesium-types#9.-Magnesium-glycinate
In this article the writer states that the glycinate form may be preferable for improved sleep.
I have recently switched to the glycinate form, but I have found I get good sleep with both that and the citrate forms. Hank

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sunnyflower | @sunnyflower | Sep 30, 2020

Hi Helen, my naturopathic doc gave me Mag Glycinate. I take 200mg am and two late afternoon. All the best, Sunny PS: I may be underdosing?? I need to find out.

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sunnyflower | @sunnyflower | Sep 30, 2020

Hi Helen and Hank @jesthefactsmon, Here is what the NIH and others say:
The National Institutes of Health recommends 310-320 mg a day for women ages 19 and older; men in the same age bracket should take 400-420 mg a day.Aug 25, 2020 Then: The RDA for magnesium is 310–420 mg for adults depending on age and gender. If you require a supplement, dosage recommendations can vary depending on your needs, such as to improve constipation, sleep, muscle cramps, or depression. Most studies found positive effects with daily doses of 125–2,500 mg.Oct 28, 2019 Take care guys, Sunny

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