Veluna Sleep

Magnesium for Sleep

Magnesium glycinate, also sold as magnesium bisglycinate or chelated magnesium, is the form most people pick for an evening routine. Ours provides 275 mg of elemental magnesium per serving. Take it on its own, or in a bundle that pairs it with another Veluna product.

How to choose a magnesium supplement for the evening

Three things on the label matter more than the brand name on the front.

  • The form. Glycinate and bisglycinate are two names for the same compound: magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine. This bond is what "chelated" means.
  • The elemental amount. A capsule can weigh 800 mg and still deliver far less magnesium, because most of that weight is the glycine. Look for the elemental figure. Veluna Magnesium Glycinate lists 275 mg of elemental magnesium from 2,500 mg of magnesium glycinate, per three capsules.
  • Testing and manufacturing. Ours is third-party tested and made in a GMP-certified, FDA-registered facility. Facility registration is not product approval.

Magnesium supports normal muscle and nervous-system function. About half of US adults get less magnesium from food than the estimated average requirement, according to the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements.

Glycinate vs. bisglycinate vs. citrate vs. oxide

Form What it is Worth knowing
Glycinate / bisglycinate Magnesium bound to glycine (chelated) Same compound under two names. The form Veluna uses.
Citrate Magnesium bound to citric acid Dissolves well. Larger amounts can have a laxative effect.
Oxide Magnesium bound to oxygen High magnesium by weight, but the NIH notes it is absorbed less completely than forms that dissolve well in liquid.
L-threonate Magnesium bound to threonic acid A newer form with a low elemental amount per capsule. Veluna does not sell it.

How to take it

The label direction is three capsules once daily. Many people take them in the evening as part of a consistent wind-down. A consistent evening wind-down, with the same cues in the same order every night, is one of the best-supported things you can do for sleep.

The NIH sets the upper limit for magnesium from supplements at 350 mg a day for adults. If you are pregnant, nursing, have kidney disease or take prescription medication, talk to a healthcare professional first.

Common questions

Is magnesium bisglycinate the same as magnesium glycinate?

Yes. "Bis" means two: each magnesium is bound to two glycine molecules. Labels use either name for the same ingredient, and both are chelated magnesium.

How much magnesium is in a serving?

275 mg of elemental magnesium per three capsules, from 2,500 mg of magnesium glycinate. A bottle holds 90 capsules, which is 30 servings.

Which bundle includes magnesium?

The Mind Calm Starter pairs it with Ashwagandha, the Circadian Reset Starter pairs it with the Ayurvedic Complex, and the Deep Restore Starter pairs it with Sleep Formula, which contains 2 mg of melatonin.

Do you ship free?

US orders of $50 or more ship free, and so does every US subscription order. Subscriptions save 15–25% and can be paused or cancelled anytime.

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