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HELLO FULL NIGHT'S SLEEP!
I have been struggling with chronic insomnia for over a decade. I have tried nearly everything under the sun - OTC remedies, prescription sleep aids, melatonin, 5-HTP supplements, hypnosis, acupuncture. Everything sorta worked - if I was lucky, I could get 4 hours of sleep (with Ambien and Lunesta, but ended up with a hangover), but usually I could count on 3 hours, tops. Recently I started looking into a Paleo diet, and came across a back-of-the-book recommendation for a particular brand of magnesium citrate as a way to increase sleep and energy and decrease anxiety. So I did a little research, though it was worth a shot.
This. Stuff. Works. The first night, I slept 9 - yes, 9! - hours. I don't think that's happened since I was an infant. I haven't needed an alarm clock for 10 years. I need one now. Normal people don't get giddy about the necessity of an alarm clock, but I am thrilled.
Granted, I have not used any other Magnesium Citrate Powder, so I don't know if this is better than any others. I chose this one because it seemed like a good value. It arrived quickly, and the packaging is a high-quality resealable bag (that you can actually reseal). I prefer the flat bag to other brands that arrive in a tub, as this takes up much less space and the container will shrink along with the supply. I keep it in the fridge, though all the package recommends is 'cool, dark and dry', so I suppose it a cabinet would be fine, too.
I am using a heaping 1/2 teaspoon mixed into ~4 ounces of cool water. It's a very fine powder, has no taste, and it's like drinking chalk water. I take it before heading upstairs for the night, and have been falling asleep within 30 minutes, staying asleep, and feeling amazing the next day.
Highly recommended - I will absolutely re-order this product!
March 2014 · Health and Household · verified purchase