Magnesium Drift

Magnesium glycinate (chelated) | 2,500 mg per serving | single ingredient, no blend | third-party tested | made in an FDA-registered cGMP facility | backed by 3 cited studies.

It is 2:50am and you are awake. Wired, not anxious. The kind of wired that discipline does not fix, because it is not a discipline problem. By 41, most high-output people do not sleep badly from doing something wrong. They are running a stress-hormone system that will not power down on command. Magnesium glycinate is one of the few inputs that helps it stand down, and most high performers are quietly short on it. Drift is single-ingredient magnesium glycinate: the chelated, glycine-bound form your gut actually absorbs.

Why this form. Most magnesium in the cabinet is magnesium oxide: cheap, and absorbed at roughly 4 percent. Glycinate sits in the 10 to 20 percent window and does not pull water into your gut, so no midnight bathroom trip. Magnesium binds GABA receptors to lower neurological arousal; glycine itself is a calming amino acid. Two compounds your nervous system uses to downshift, in one capsule.*

What the research shows (no customer reviews yet, so here is the evidence instead):

• A placebo-controlled trial of 155 adults with insomnia complaints: magnesium glycinate (200 mg elemental) separated from placebo on the Insomnia Severity Index by week 8, with sleep onset cut by roughly 17 minutes on average.
• Glycine alone: 3 g before bed shortened sleep onset in placebo-controlled work (Bannai and Kawai, 2012).
• The honest part: the effect is real and modest, and it shows at week 4, not night one. The NIH upper limit for supplemental magnesium is 350 mg per day.

What we can show you instead of testimonials: third-party tested (certificate of analysis available), cGMP manufacturing, a single named form at a named dose, and a formula built for readers of Huberman, Attia and Walker.

The spec, on the front where it belongs:

• 2,500 mg magnesium glycinate per serving (chelated, glycine-bound)
• 90 capsules, 30 servings, three capsules once daily
• Single ingredient. No proprietary blend. Full list below.

How to use it. Take it 30 to 60 minutes before bed, same time nightly. With magnesium, timing and consistency move the needle more than dose. Give it two weeks before you judge it, four to be sure.

Want the full dose math and the 8-week ramp? Read the magnesium protocol. Not sure sleep is your real bottleneck? Take the 90-second protocol quiz and it maps your chronotype to a stack.

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Frequently asked questions

Does magnesium glycinate really help you sleep? The research consensus is yes, with two caveats: the effect is moderate, not dramatic, and the timeline is 2 to 4 weeks of consistent nightly dosing, not the first capsule. Track sleep onset and wake-up clarity over a 4-week window.

Is it safe to take every night? Yes, for healthy adults below the NIH upper limit of 350 mg per day of supplemental magnesium. Daily long-term use is the protocol the trials tested. Drop the dose if you notice loose stools.

How long until it works? Most adults notice a measurable shift between week 2 and week 4. If you feel nothing after 14 days, the ramp is still real, so do not assume failure.

How is this different from magnesium oxide or citrate? Oxide is absorbed at roughly 4 percent; citrate can loosen the bowel at sleep doses. Glycinate absorbs better and stays gentle. Full comparison in the magnesium protocol.

Can I take it with ashwagandha? Yes. They work on different pathways: ashwagandha lowers cortisol upstream, magnesium supports the GABA system downstream. Many people take ashwagandha earlier in the evening and magnesium closer to bed.

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Ingredients: Magnesium (from 2,500 mg Magnesium Glycinate), Hypromellose (capsule), Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide, Rice Flour.

Manufacturer Country: USA

Amount: 90 caps

Gross Weight: 0.25lb (113g)

Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take three (3) capsules once daily or as directed by your healthcare professional.

Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18, and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement.

Warning: Keep out of reach of children. Do not use if the safety seal is damaged or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.