Magnesium oxide vs Magnesium glycinate
On Reddit, owners rate Magnesium oxide higher overall (4.0 vs 3.7). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Magnesium oxide | Magnesium glycinate | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | tablets or capsules | capsules or tablets |
| GutVerdict score | 4.0 | 3.7 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.9 | 3.7 |
| Recommendations | 3.0 | 1.9 |
| Tolerability | 4.7 | 4.7 |
| Owner comments | 279 | 264 |
| Rated comments | 113 | 108 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 9% | 7% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Regularity | Dose & timing, Regularity |
| Top complaints | Dose & timing, Side effects | Side effects, Dose & timing |
By symptom
| Context | Magnesium oxide | Magnesium glycinate |
|---|---|---|
| IBS-C & constipation | 67 of 78 positive | 31 of 38 positive |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 5 of 6 positive | 3 of 8 positive |
| Bloating & gas | 15 of 15 positive | 4 of 9 positive |
| SIBO | 31 of 36 positive | 38 of 44 positive |
| After antibiotics | 3 of 3 positive | 2 of 4 positive |
| Pain & cramping | 11 of 15 positive | 14 of 17 positive |
Forms differ a lot; see magnesium citrate vs oxide vs glycinate. Read which gut supplements need extra caution first. Our gut supplement shortlists group top-rated options by what people report.
What owners say about Magnesium oxide
4/5“Now at 32 I have not had an attack like this in almost a year whilst taking 400mg of magnesium oxide every night before bed..”
4/5“The Micromag looks like all magnesium oxide (I may be mistaken), to give the higher percentage of magnesium inside each molecule, but this is a grey area for me because I don't know what that would do in the body.”
4/5“Magnesium oxide at bedtime helped me tremendously.”
What owners say about Magnesium glycinate
4/5“Manage stress (I take L theanine and magnesium glycinate and it’s helped me to have a calmer response)”
4/5“I take 600 mg a day of Magnesium bisglycinate for headaches and sleep.”
5/5 Side effects“I have to take it with food so it doesn’t upset my stomach, but other than magnesium glycinate, it has been the most life changing supplement that I’ve found.”
More detail: Magnesium oxide dosage and timing · Magnesium glycinate dosage and timing
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.