Which magnesium is best for sleep and anxiety?

Medically reviewed by Keith GardnerR.Ph.
Registered Pharmacist
Updated Jan 8, 2026  •  Published Jan 8, 2026
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Magnesium glycinate is considered one of the most effective forms of magnesium for sleep. It is easily absorbed, helps increase serotonin levels, calms the nervous system, and reduces mental stress, making it an effective way to improve sleep quality while also easing anxiety, with fewer laxative side effects compared to other magnesium forms.

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Medically reviewed by Keith GardnerR.Ph.
Registered Pharmacist

Keith Gardner, R.Ph., is a graduate of Southwestern Oklahoma State University School of Pharmacy. He has 10 years of community pharmacy experience followed by a 22-year career with a major pharmaceutical company in which he served as a medical information consultant. In that role, Gardner provided medical information to consumers and healthcare providers in numerous disease states. He currently resides in Monument, Colorado, with his wife and three dogs.

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