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Posted by Johnny Baklava on August 13, 2009, at 12:43:53
Glycinate? Taurate? Malate?
Posted by nolvas on August 13, 2009, at 13:20:22
In reply to Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by Johnny Baklava on August 13, 2009, at 12:43:53
That's a difficult one, for some people Magnesium at bedtime can be stimulating. You could try ZMA which is a formulation of Zinc, Magnesium and Vitamin B6 which I've read many people have good results with helping them to get a better quality of sleep.
A typical ZMA formulation is as follows :
Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCI) 15mg 750%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Aspartate) 450mg 110%
Zinc (from Zinc L-Methionine and Zinc Aspartate) 30 mg 200%Check myprotein.co.uk and iherb.com for user reviews of ZMA.
Posted by opiumden on August 20, 2009, at 19:04:02
In reply to Re: Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by nolvas on August 13, 2009, at 13:20:22
I'd go with Mag. Glycinate for sleep. Let me know if that works for you!
Sean
Posted by johnny baklava on August 20, 2009, at 19:29:59
In reply to Re: Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by opiumden on August 20, 2009, at 19:04:02
I think that's the form I will try. Lately, a blend of Holy Basil, magnesium citrate, and glycine has been working wonders! A little groggy the next day, but not too bad. When I run out of the citrate, I'll try the magnesium glycinate. Thanks!
Posted by opiumden on August 22, 2009, at 23:19:16
In reply to Re: Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by johnny baklava on August 20, 2009, at 19:29:59
Maybe look into magnesium taurinate as well, since it is a combination of taurine and magnesium. Taurine is very useful for sleep.
Posted by johnnybaklava on August 23, 2009, at 10:47:38
In reply to Re: Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by opiumden on August 22, 2009, at 23:19:16
Thanks! Any tips on a good brand of magnesium taurinate? That seems to be the hardest form to track down.
Posted by Lao Tzu on August 26, 2009, at 10:27:09
In reply to Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by Johnny Baklava on August 13, 2009, at 12:43:53
I've always found that simple magnesium oxide helped me with sleep. You just have to find the right dosage that you can tolerate. It seems that I could only tolerate about 200mg per day.
Posted by johnnybaklava on August 26, 2009, at 14:28:40
In reply to Re: Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by Lao Tzu on August 26, 2009, at 10:27:09
> I've always found that simple magnesium oxide helped me with sleep. You just have to find the right dosage that you can tolerate. It seems that I could only tolerate about 200mg per day.
what happens when you take more than 200mg? Is it the, umurgency?
Posted by Netch on September 2, 2009, at 7:57:54
In reply to Re: Best Form of Magnesium for Sleep, posted by nolvas on August 13, 2009, at 13:20:22
If I take magnesium sulphate in the morning, it improves my sleep. If I take it at night I can't sleep.
/Netch
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