Magnesium Glycinate
The Sleep Mineral · Chelated Magnesium Bisglycinate · 200mg · 60 Capsules
- Fall asleep in as little as 20 minutes
- A mineral — not a sedative, not a hormone, no melatonin
- Calms the nervous system so your brain can shut down
- Wake up clear-headed — no grogginess, no hangover
- 200mg chelated bisglycinate · 95% absorbed
- Third-party tested · zero fillers
Why magnesium, not melatonin. Melatonin is a hormone that forces sleep and can build tolerance. Magnesium works differently — it helps your brain produce GABA, the neurotransmitter that quiets your nervous system.*² The glycine it’s bonded to lowers core body temperature and stabilises brain activity*³ — the precise conditions for deep sleep. In a 2025 RCT (n=155), insomnia severity dropped significantly in just 4 weeks.*⁴
Take 2 capsules with water, 30–60 minutes before bed. Let it become a signal to your body that the day is done. Within 20–40 minutes, your mind slows down and sleep comes naturally. Because it's a mineral — not a sedative — it supports your body's own process.
Serving Size: 2 Capsules · Servings Per Container: 30
Magnesium (as Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) — 200mg (48% DV)
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose capsule, rice flour.
Free shipping on all US orders. Standard delivery 3–5 business days. Express 1–2 days ($9.99). 90-day money-back guarantee — no questions asked.
If you don't sleep deeper within 90 days, we'll refund every cent. Return the product — even if it's empty — and we'll process your refund within 5 business days. We're that confident in what this mineral does for your sleep.
Melatonin & sleep aids: Hormones, grogginess, tolerance buildup
Melatonin is a hormone that can disrupt your body's natural production over time. Many users report morning grogginess, vivid dreams, and needing higher doses as tolerance builds.
hale. A mineral your body needs — no hormones, no dependency
Chelated magnesium bisglycinate supports your brain’s natural GABA production — the neurotransmitter that tells your nervous system to calm down.*² It doesn’t force sleep. It gives your brain what it needs to sleep on its own.
Magnesium Glycinate
The magnesium your body actually absorbs.
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Why hale. for sleep
The sleep mineral, done right. Here's why thousands have made the switch.
Dual Sleep Action
- Magnesium blocks excitatory NMDA receptors while supporting calming GABA*²⁶
- Glycine independently lowers core body temperature for natural sleep onset*³
- Two sleep mechanisms from one chelated molecule
Third-Party Tested Every Batch
- Independent lab verification every production run
- Tested for purity, potency, and heavy metals
- What's on the label is what's in the capsule — nothing more, nothing less
200mg Elemental — No Hidden Maths
- 200mg of actual elemental magnesium, not inflated chelate weight
- Many brands say "400mg" but deliver 60mg of actual magnesium
- You get the clinical dose — the same amount used in sleep trials*⁴
Zero Hormones. Zero Fillers.
- No melatonin, no proprietary blends, no magnesium stearate
- Three ingredients: bisglycinate, vegetable capsule, rice flour
- A mineral your body needs daily — not a hormone that builds tolerance
YOUR EVENING RITUAL
How hale. helps you sleep
my mind just... slows down
I don't know how else to describe it. I take two capsules about 30 min before bed and my mind just slows down to this mellow state. The racing thoughts, the replaying conversations, the to-do lists — it all just quiets. I've been sleeping through the night for the first time in years. Not exaggerating.
took it last night for the first time. WOW.
Ok I was skeptical but I took 200mg last night and had literally the best sleep I've had in months. Fell asleep fast, didn't wake up at 3am like I usually do, and no grogginess this morning?? I actually felt RESTED when my alarm went off. Ordering more before I run out.
finally ditched melatonin
Melatonin worked at first but then I needed more and more and every morning I felt like I was swimming through fog. Switched to this and the difference is night and day (literally). I fall asleep just as fast but I wake up clear. No fog, no hangover feeling. Should have switched ages ago.
my Garmin data doesn't lie
2 nights in taking this around 9pm and I'm falling asleep within 20-30 mins and getting deeper sleep. I track everything on my Garmin and my deep sleep went from like 45 min to over 2 hours. My HRV is up too. This is the real deal, not placebo.
no more 3am staring at the ceiling
My problem was never falling asleep — it was staying asleep. Every night, 3am, wide awake, brain going a million miles an hour. Took about a week of taking this before bed but now I sleep straight through. Like 10:30 to 6:30 solid. My wife noticed before I did honestly.
Didn't work for my sleep, but great experience
Gave it a solid 6 weeks and honestly didn't notice much difference with my sleep — I think I'm just one of the small percentage it doesn't work for. Everything else was great though. Quality product, no stomach issues at all, and when I reached out about the guarantee the refund process was straightforward. Would still recommend trying it because it clearly works for most people.
I ran out and immediately noticed
Didn't think it was doing that much tbh. Then I ran out and didn't reorder for like a week. The racing thoughts came back, took me forever to fall asleep again, woke up multiple times. Yeah, it was definitely working. I now have it on auto-ship so that never happens again lol.
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The science behind better sleep.
How chelated magnesium bisglycinate transforms your nights.
Fall Asleep Faster
- Supports GABA production — your brain's natural calm-down signal
- Clinically shown to help you fall asleep faster
- Glycine lowers core body temperature for natural sleep onset
- No forced sedation — works with your body, not against it
Sleep Deeper
- Supports restorative deep sleep stages your body needs
- Same hours of sleep, completely different mornings
- Calms your nervous system all night — no 3am wake-ups*²
- Blocks excitatory NMDA receptors that disrupt sleep architecture*⁶
Morning After
- A mineral, not a hormone — no tolerance buildup
- Doesn’t force sleep through sedation
- Your body completes its natural sleep cycles undisrupted
- Customers report waking up feeling ready, not foggy
Calm the Racing Mind
- Quiets the overthinking and mental to-do lists at bedtime
- Supports the transition from wired to tired naturally
- Helps your nervous system shift from fight-or-flight to rest
- The mineral most overthinkers are deficient in
Supplement Facts
Other Ingredients: Vegetable cellulose capsule, rice flour.
Free of: Melatonin, Soy, Dairy, Gluten, GMOs, Fillers
Full Transparency
Three ingredients. Zero hormones.
No melatonin. No proprietary blends. No fillers. No magnesium stearate. Just chelated bisglycinate in a clean vegetable capsule — the way a sleep mineral should be.
*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.
Magnesium vs melatonin
One forces sleep. One supports it.
THE SCIENCE-BACKED GUARANTEE
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Try Hale Risk-Free →Sleep Questions, Answered
No. hale. is an essential mineral — not a drug, not a hormone. Magnesium bisglycinate supports your brain's natural GABA production, helping your nervous system calm down on its own. It doesn't force sleep. It gives your body what it needs to sleep naturally.
Most customers report falling asleep within 20–40 minutes of taking hale. Take it 30–60 minutes before bed for best results. Some people notice a difference on the very first night, but the full effect typically builds over 2–3 nights of consistent use.
No. Magnesium is an essential nutrient your body needs daily regardless — 79% of adults don't get enough from diet alone.*⁷ Unlike melatonin or sleep medications, magnesium doesn't create dependency or tolerance. It's simply replenishing a mineral your body was already low on.
Unlike melatonin and sleep aids, magnesium glycinate doesn’t force sleep through sedation — it supports your body’s natural GABA production. Because it works with your biology rather than overriding it, customers consistently tell us their mornings feel different.
This is exactly what magnesium glycinate does best. It supports GABA production — the neurotransmitter that tells your brain to calm down — while glycine itself acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter. The result: your overthinking quiets, the mental to-do lists fade, and your mind shifts from wired to tired naturally.
Yes. Many customers report that middle-of-the-night wake-ups stop within the first 1–2 weeks. Unlike melatonin, which wears off after a few hours, magnesium supports your nervous system's calm response throughout the entire night — not just for the first few hours.
Melatonin is a hormone. Magnesium is a mineral. Melatonin forces a sleep signal that can build tolerance and disrupt your body’s natural production over time. Magnesium glycinate supports your brain’s own calm-down process (GABA production) without hormonal interference — no tolerance, no dependency.
Yes. Many customers start by taking both and gradually phase out melatonin over 1–2 weeks as the magnesium takes effect. There's no negative interaction between the two. Most people find they simply don't need the melatonin anymore.
Many users report needing higher doses over time as tolerance builds. Because melatonin is a hormone, supplementing it long-term may reduce your body's own production. Magnesium doesn't have this problem — it's a nutrient your body needs and uses every day regardless of supplementation.
Glycinate (bisglycinate) delivers a dual benefit: the magnesium supports GABA production*² and blocks excitatory NMDA receptors,*⁶ while the glycine amino acid independently promotes relaxation and lowers core body temperature.*³ Other forms like oxide or citrate don't provide this glycine benefit. Organic magnesium forms like glycinate are also better absorbed than inorganic forms*⁵ — and it's the gentlest form on your stomach, with no bloating or digestive issues.
2 capsules daily, taken 30–60 minutes before bed. Each serving provides 200mg of elemental magnesium. Take them at the same time each night — consistency helps your body build a sleep rhythm around your evening ritual.
Yes. Chelated bisglycinate is gentle on the stomach with or without food. Some people prefer taking it with a light snack as part of their wind-down routine.
Missing a night occasionally is fine — magnesium levels build up over time, so one missed dose won't reset your progress. Just take your capsules the next evening as normal. Consistency over weeks matters more than perfection on any single night.
Magnesium bisglycinate is generally safe, but we recommend consulting your healthcare provider if you take prescription medications — especially antibiotics, blood pressure meds, or diuretics — as magnesium can affect absorption of certain drugs.
Magnesium is an essential mineral during pregnancy, and many pregnant women are deficient. However, we always recommend consulting your OB/GYN or midwife before starting any supplement during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Magnesium bisglycinate pairs well with most supplements including vitamin D, zinc, and omega-3s. Take it 2 hours apart from calcium or iron supplements as they can compete for absorption. It also pairs well with L-Theanine and Apigenin if you follow a sleep stack protocol.
Free standard shipping on all US orders. Orders ship within 1–2 business days and typically arrive in 3–5 business days. Expedited shipping is available at checkout.
We offer a 90-day money-back guarantee. If you don't sleep deeper within 90 days, contact us for a full refund — no questions asked. Return the product even if it's empty. We're that confident.
Oral magnesium supplementation for insomnia in older adults: a Systematic Review & Meta-Analysis. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2021. 3 randomised controlled trials, n=151. Post-intervention sleep onset latency was 17.36 minutes less after magnesium supplementation compared to placebo (95% CI -27.27 to -7.44, p=0.0006). View paper →
Magnesium Status and Stress: The Vicious Circle Concept Revisited. Nutrients, 2020. 100 citations. Magnesium plays an inhibitory key role in the regulation and neurotransmission of the normal stress response, modulating GABA receptors (the brain’s primary inhibitory neurotransmitter) and restraining HPA axis cortisol output. View paper →
The Role and the Effect of Magnesium in Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review. Nutrients, 2020. 117 citations. 32 articles reviewed across depression, anxiety, ADHD. Evidence that magnesium supplementation is beneficial for mental health outcomes. View paper →
The glycine site of NMDA receptors: A target for cognitive enhancement in psychiatric disorders. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry, 2019. 56 citations. Glycine is an agonist at the NMDA receptor glycine site, with demonstrated pro-cognitive and calming effects. Glycine promotes sleep by lowering core body temperature via peripheral vasodilation and acts as an inhibitory neurotransmitter in its own right. View paper →
Magnesium Bisglycinate Supplementation in Healthy Adults Reporting Poor Sleep: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial. Nature and Science of Sleep, 2025. Randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial, n=155 adults aged 18–65. 250mg elemental magnesium bisglycinate significantly reduced Insomnia Severity Index scores vs placebo by Week 4 (p=0.049). Greater improvements among participants with lower baseline dietary magnesium intake. View paper →
Bioavailability of magnesium food supplements: A systematic review. Nutrition, 2021. 42 citations. 14 studies reviewed. “Inorganic formulations appear to be less bioavailable than organic ones.” Chelated forms like bisglycinate are absorbed through amino acid transport pathways in the small intestine, resulting in superior GI tolerability compared to oxide and citrate. View paper →
The Role of Magnesium in Depression, Migraine, Alzheimer’s Disease, and Cognitive Health: A Comprehensive Review. Nutrients, 2025. Magnesium influences glutamatergic and GABAergic neurotransmission, as well as the activity of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis. Magnesium’s voltage-dependent block of NMDA receptors prevents excitotoxicity and supports neural quieting essential for sleep architecture. View paper →
Magnesium status and supplementation influence vitamin D status and metabolism: results from a randomized trial. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2018. 148 citations. Randomised controlled trial, n=180 adults. Cites NHANES data showing 79% of US adults do not meet their Recommended Dietary Allowance of magnesium. This widespread deficiency may explain why many people experience poor sleep, elevated stress, and low energy. View paper →
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