A $19 supplement is being called Natures Ambien but its benefits go far beyond sleep
Sleep-deprived shoppers are turning to a supplement on Amazon that some reviewers claim rivals the effects of prescription sleep medications.The supplement in question is NOW Supplements Magnesium Glycinate,which is currently on sale for just $19 ahead of October Prime Day, which kicks off Oct.6 and goes through Oct.
7, though many deals are already live.The key ingredient in the capsules is magnesium glycinate — an essential mineral that plays a role in the production of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the body’s circadian rhythm.And there’s research to support its broader benefits, too.
A European clinical trial that looked into the impact of magnesium supplementation on sleep quality, mood and activity levels concluded that the mineral “may be an effective nonpharmacological intervention to promote sleep and mood.” According to many users of the trending NOW formula, the effects on sleep are quite noticeable.One woman said she turned to magnesium after stopping Ambien, which she had taken for several years.“I never went back to Ambien, even though I had been using it for several years, and I never thought I’d be able to get a full night’s sleep without it,” the user explained.“For me, this (magnesium) has been the best sleep support I’ve found that actually works, and I’ve tried so many things,” she continued.
“I take two each night, and it really helps me relax, calm nighttime anxiety and wind me down so I can fall asleep more easily. But better sleep isn’t the only benefit users are reporting — some say the effects extend beyond sleep and circadian support.Older research suggests that magnesium supplementation may help prevent muscle cramps in people who are deficient in the mineral or have low magnesium levels.“This magnesium glycinate has helped my nighttime leg cramps so much,” another reviewer shared.
“After taking it consistently, I noticed a huge difference in how often I was waking up with painful cramp...