Magnesium citrate-malate blend with good bioavailability
Budget
Thorne
Vegan
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Clinical Goal: Budget Sleep Support
Magnesium citrate-malate blend with good bioavailability at a lower price point. Supports GABA receptor activity and muscular relaxation for patients building a sleep foundation.
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๐ Williams et al., 2020 โ Plant Foods Hum Nutr
Gold Standard
Thorne
Vegan
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Clinical Goal: GABA-Mediated Relaxation
Naturally produced GABA (via fermentation) that promotes calm without next-day grogginess. Studies show increased may promote alpha wave activity (note: oral GABA bioavailability across the blood-brain barrier remains debated in the literature) of ingestion.
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๐ Mah & Pitre, 2021 โ BMC Complement Med Ther
Gold Standard
Fullscript
Vegan
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Clinical Goal: Sleep Quality & GABA Support
Highly bioavailable magnesium glycinate from Pure Encapsulations — one of the most trusted brands in practitioner-grade supplements. Glycinate form is gentle on the GI tract and supports GABA receptor activity for sleep onset and maintenance.
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Trace minerals for nighttime physiological processes and circadian support
Budget / Whole Food
Affiliate
Vegan
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Clinical Goal: Evening Mineral Replenishment
Trace minerals support nighttime physiological processes and electrolyte balance. A pinch in warm water before bed is a simple, evidence-informed ritual for sleep quality.
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