Magnesium
Magnesium has quietly become one of the most popular supplements going, reached for by people after better sleep, fewer cramps or a bit of calm. The catch that trips buyers up is the form: glycinate is the gentle, sleep-friendly one, citrate is well absorbed but can loosen things up, and oxide is cheap but poorly absorbed. Match the form to the goal and you will get on far better.
Common questions
Which type of magnesium is best?
It depends what you want. Glycinate is the go-to for sleep and calm and is easy on the stomach; citrate absorbs well but can have a laxative effect; oxide is cheap but not well absorbed. For most people chasing sleep, glycinate is the pick.
Can magnesium help me sleep?
A lot of people find it helps them wind down, and it is low-risk to try. The evidence is promising rather than nailed-on, so treat it as worth a go rather than a guaranteed fix.