Magtein (ingredient brand) vs Pure Encapsulations
On Reddit, owners rate Pure Encapsulations higher overall (3.1 vs 3.0). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Magtein (ingredient brand) | Pure Encapsulations | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magnesium L-threonate (Magtein) | Magnesium glycinate |
| CalmVerdict score | 3.0 | 3.1 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.1 | 3.5 |
| Recommendations | 3.5 | 1.0 |
| Tolerability | 2.5 | 3.6 |
| Owner comments | 5 | 5 |
| Rated comments | 4 | 2 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 100% | 50% |
| Top praise | None yet | Dose & timing, Taste & form |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Dose & timing | Side effects |
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What owners say about Magtein (ingredient brand)
2/5 Feeling flat or numbMood“I take 2400 mg fish oil for depression and panic attacks (been taking for 15 years), magtein before bed for anhedonia and sleep (been taking for 6 years), koji fermented iron (magceutics brand, been taking for 6 months) in the morning for…”
2/5 Feeling flat or numbMood“I take 2400 mg fish oil for depression and panic attacks (been taking for 15 years), magtein before bed for anhedonia and sleep (been taking for 6 years), koji fermented iron (magceutics brand, been taking for 6 months) in the morning for…”
4/5 Side effects“My goal was to share that NOW Magtein/MLT works for me and other brands of Magtein/MLT have caused racing heartbeat.”
What owners say about Pure Encapsulations
4/5 Taste & form“I've also been reading several of the threads here by people having difficulties with magnesium, especially magnesium glycinate.”
3/5 Calming effectCost“doctor's best NOW and Pure Encapsulations are all pretty solid for magnesium glycinate and usually tolerated well compared to the cheaper oxide forms that can wreck your stomach.”
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