The Master Relaxation Mineral.
Effective Dose
200-400mg daily
Onset
Fast
Cost
Budget
Cycle
Daily
7 things you need to know
What it does
The master relaxation mineral.
Worth it?
10/10. Widespread deficiency makes it highly effective.
How much to take
200-400mg daily
Price
Cheap (under $15/month)
How fast it works
You feel it within an hour
Safety
Check if: kidney disease, taking certain heart medications
What people say
A gentle wave of calm washes over you. Muscles unclench.
Mineral / Earth's crust
"A gentle wave of calm washes over you. Muscles unclench."
Research backing for this ingredient
Multiple high-quality studies confirm efficacy
250+
Yes
Strong agreement among researchers
"Widespread deficiency makes it highly effective."
Magnesium is your body's "chill pill." It relaxes muscles, calms nerves, and supports 300+ enzymatic reactions. Most people don't get enough from food alone. It blocks stress receptors in the brain (NMDA) and activates calming pathways (GABA). Same pathways targeted by anti-anxiety meds, but naturally.
Products below minimum dose are likely ineffective
When
Evening
How
200-400mg, 1-2 hours before bed
Food
With or without food
Subtle calm within 30-60 minutes
Daily
Ongoing. 68% of people are deficient.
Essential partner for Vitamin D. Space apart from zinc and calcium.
Named after Magnesia, Greece, where it was first found in mineral deposits.
Modern farming has depleted soil magnesium by 50% since 1950.
Chocolate cravings may signal magnesium deficiency. Dark chocolate is high in Mg.
Add Magnesium to your stack analyzer or compare it with other ingredients.
Not medical advice. Always consult a healthcare provider.