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Why Magnesium Glycinate Keeps You Awake: Paradoxical Stimulant Effects Explained

Why Magnesium Glycinate Keeps You Awake: Paradoxical Stimulant Effects Explained

March 30, 2026

Magnesium glycinate causes insomnia and anxiety in some people due to the glycine component acting as an NMDA receptor co-agonist. Learn the mechanism, who's at risk, and which magnesium forms to try instead.

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