Product note
Magnesium supplement
Popular for travel sleep and leg cramps; the evidence is thinner than the hype.
Price band: Budget ($), $12–$30
What it's for
- Commonly used for night-time leg cramps and general wind-down
- Part of many people's existing bedtime routine, kept steady while travelling
Who it's for
- People who already take magnesium at home and want a travel-friendly form
- Travellers looking for a non-sedating option to discuss with a clinician
What to look for
- The specific form named on the label (glycinate and citrate are gentler on the gut)
- Elemental magnesium per serving, not just total compound weight
- Third-party testing marks
- Capsules or powder sachets rather than a heavy glass bottle
Honest downsides
- Citrate and oxide forms loosen the bowels, which is a real problem on a plane
- Interacts with several medicines, including some antibiotics
- Evidence for improving sleep in healthy adults is weak
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