Comparison
Magnesium vs Melatonin
Two of the most popular sleep supplements in Australia. One supports natural sleep processes, the other directly regulates the sleep-wake cycle.
Category
CategoryMineral
CategoryHormone
Evidence
EvidenceStrong
EvidenceStrong
Used for
Used forSleep, Stress & Anxiety
Used forSleep
Dosage
Dosage200-400mg/day
Dosage0.5-3mg/day
Timing
TimingTake 30-60 minutes before bed
TimingTake 30-60 minutes before bed
Time to effect
Time to effect1-2 weeks
Time to effect1-3 days
Forms
FormsCapsule, Tablet, Powder, Liquid
FormsTablet, Gummy, Liquid, Sublingual
Interactions
Interactions3 known
Interactions2 known
From price
From price$0.10/serve
From price$0.06/serve
Products
Products10 compared
Products6 compared
How they work
Mechanism of Action
Magnesium
Magnesium activates the parasympathetic nervous system, regulates GABA receptors, and helps regulate melatonin production.
Melatonin
Melatonin binds to MT1 and MT2 receptors in the suprachiasmatic nucleus, signalling the body to prepare for sleep.
Can you take Magnesium and Melatonin together?
No known interactions between Magnesium and Melatonin. Many people take both as part of their supplement stack. As always, consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement regimen.
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