Two things, essentially. Magnesium bisglycinate, which is the gentlest and best tolerated form for most people, in 60 and 120 capsule pots. And L-theanine paired with lemon balm, in 30 and 90 capsules.
L-theanine is the amino acid found naturally in tea. Lemon balm is a traditional garden herb with a very long history of evening use. Neither carries a permitted health claim, so we are telling you what they are and leaving it at that.
Bisglycinate is magnesium bound to glycine. It is the form people who have had trouble with other magnesiums usually get on with, and it is the one we hand over most often when someone says citrate upset them.
Viridian make it without fillers or binders, and at high potency in the 120 capsule pot, which works out better per capsule than the smaller size.
We would rather be straight with you: a consistent bedtime, a dark cool room, and putting the phone down do more than anything on this shelf, and they cost nothing. Caffeine after mid-afternoon undoes a great deal.
If you are genuinely struggling over a sustained period, that is a GP conversation and not a supplement one. And if you take prescribed medication, ask a pharmacist before adding anything here.
FAQ
Which magnesium is best tolerated?
Bisglycinate, for most people, particularly if other forms have caused stomach trouble.
What is L-theanine?
An amino acid that occurs naturally in tea. Viridian pair theirs with lemon balm, a traditional garden herb.
When should I take magnesium?
With food. Many people prefer the evening, though there is nothing wrong with taking it earlier.
Should I see a doctor?
If you are struggling over a sustained period, yes – that is a GP conversation rather than something to solve from a shelf.
