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Ashwagandha root and powder on wooden spoons.

Ashwagandha vs Magnesium for Sleep and Anxiety: What Works

Two of the most-searched calm-down supplements do very different jobs. Here is what the evidence shows, and how to tell which one your sleep problem needs.

Health  · 8 Jul 2026, 09:21  · Sara Lindqvist
Magnesium glycinate dietary supplement capsules.

L-Theanine vs. Magnesium for Sleep: What the Evidence Shows

L-theanine and magnesium are the internet's favorite sleep supplements. Here is what randomized trials actually found, and which one fits sleep versus anxiety.

Health  · 8 Jul 2026, 05:42  · Sara Lindqvist
Magnesium supplement tablets, illustrative of oral magnesium products.

Magnesium Glycinate vs. Citrate: Which Should You Take?

Glycinate is calming and gentle; citrate is well absorbed but mildly laxative. Which magnesium fits sleep, constipation and daily use, and what the evidence actually shows.

Health  · 7 Jul 2026, 09:28  · Sara Lindqvist
A woman meditating outdoors, one of the habits clinicians link to a healthier daily cortisol rhythm.

How to Lower Cortisol: What the Evidence Actually Says

Cleanses, cocktails and 'cortisol face' are everywhere online. Endocrinologists say almost none of it works, and the real ways to calm the stress hormone are cheaper and duller than the trend admits.

Health  · 6 Jul 2026, 07:59  · Sara Lindqvist