He Thought I Gave Him a Sleeping Pill 🫣
I had something very interesting that happened over the holidays — it perfectly illustrates why I personally use magnesium glycinate every day (and why you might want to try it too).
My son, who doesn’t take supplements regularly, was dealing with significant anxiety, so intense it was causing physical discomfort. One night, I gave him 3 capsules of my magnesium glycinate, The next morning he asked:
“Did you give me a sleeping pill?”
I laughed — mostly because I’d never imagine he’d think I’d give him something like that! But in all seriousness, that reaction revealed something powerful:
When we are deficient in essential vitamins and minerals our nervous system suffers!
He literally stole my bottle and now keeps it in his room. Needless to say he now takes it regularly, sometimes several times a day.
Why Magnesium?
Magnesium is an essential mineral your body needs for hundreds of vital functions — from nerve and muscle health to energy production, mood balance, sleep regulation, and more.
It’s estimated that over 50% of the U.S. population doesn’t get enough magnesium — largely due to modern diets high in processed food and low in magnesium-rich vegetables, nuts, seeds, and leafy greens.
Deficiency can show up as:
Muscle cramps
Low stress tolerance
Brain fog
Trouble sleeping
Irritability
Anxiety or mood swings — like my son was experiencing
Often the difference you feel from magnesium depends on how deficient you actually are. That’s why some people notice a subtle effect, and others, like my son, feel something dramatic quickly.
Why Magnesium Glycinate Specifically?
Not all magnesium supplements are created equal. Different forms exist, and it can be confusing. So here’s the simple takeaway:
Magnesium Glycinate =
✔ Highly absorbable
✔ Easier on your stomach
✔ Less likely to cause digestive issues
✔ Especially supportive for sleep, stress, muscle relaxation, mood, and nerve function
Other forms (like magnesium oxide) are cheaper but not absorbed well and can cause gas or diarrhea. Magnesium citrate is more usable than oxide but still not as gentle or well-absorbed as glycinate.
Everyday Benefits People Notice
Here are the main ways magnesium may help your body:
Supports restful sleep and helps calm the nervous system.
Promotes muscle relaxation and reduces cramps.
Helps balance mood and stress response.
Supports healthy blood pressure and vascular relaxation.
May help reduce migraines.
And since it’s gentle on digestion compared to many other magnesium forms, it’s easier to take every day without discomfort.
A Quick Word on Dosage
Each capsule of our magnesium glycinate delivers well-absorbed magnesium . You can start with one capsule per day and increase up to what feels right for you. (As always, talk with your healthcare provider if you have health conditions or take medications.)
Want to Try It Yourself?
I’ve seen real results — both personally and from the community using this product (like my son). That’s why I’d love for you to try it too.
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Even small improvements can add up — especially if you’re low in magnesium and haven’t felt your best for a while.
Final Thought
Taking daily vitamins and minerals can feel subtle, maybe even unnoticeable, unless you’re actually deficient. But magnesium is one of those nutrients that can make a real day-to-day difference when you’re low — especially for stress, sleep, and muscle comfort.
If you’re curious whether it might help you as much as it helped my son, give it a try.
