Nutrition Overview of Magnesium Night Powder
The Magnesium Night Powder retails for $29.00 / month for 105g (30 servings). It claims to support sleep and muscle relaxation and is vegan, non-GMO, with no artificial colours, flavours or sweeteners, and is free from gluten, dairy, artificial additives and preservatives. The formula includes magnesium bis-glycinate, natural passionflower extract, glycine and glutamine and is naturally flavoured with real berries.
Magnesium is a mineral required in the body for over 300 enzymatic reactions. It is a key nutrient for nervous system function and is one of the first nutrients that is depleted when we are stressed. Magnesium in the form of bis-glycinate is water soluble and has better intestinal absorption when compared to other forms of magnesium, meaning it is more bioavailable in the body.2
Passionflower extract has been found to have positive benefits on sleep, anxiety and other nervous system disorders.3 Glutamine is an essential amino acid and is a precursor to GABA which is an inhibitory neurotransmitter (calming). The formula provides 300mg which is a supportive amount. Glycine is another essential amino acid and is essential for the creation of the antioxidant glutathione.
Each serving provides the equivalent of 200mg of elemental magnesium and 2000mg of passionflower extract. Typically, I would recommend a magnesium supplement with at least 300mg of magnesium per dose, however, this formula is effective.
My Experience
As directed, I took one serve (3.5g) before bed and I slept very well after only taking it for a few days! I did find the berry flavour to be overly sweet, yet it would be well suited to those who are not used to taking powdered supplements or who don’t like taking capsules and want something sweet before bed.
Whilst this is a good formula, there is better value-for-money magnesium supplements on the market such as the Healthy Chef Mageniusm(500g for $79.95). This formula also provides the equivalent of 400mg of elemental magnesium for those who are looking for more nervous system support.
