Thorne vs Pure Encapsulations
On Reddit, owners rate Thorne higher overall (3.6 vs 3.2). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Thorne | Pure Encapsulations | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Magnesium glycinate | Magnesium glycinate |
| SnoozeVerdict score | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| Recommendations | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Tolerability | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| Owner comments | 11 | 12 |
| Rated comments | 8 | 5 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 0% | 20% |
| Top praise | Dose & timing, Taste & form | Dose & timing, Taste & form |
| Top complaints | Dose & timing | Side effects, Deeper sleep |
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What owners say about Thorne
5/5 Deeper sleepTaste & form“I'm not the type to jump to a medical diagnosis or go to the doctor, so I tried **magnesium supplements** first.”
4/5 Taste & form“I was also taking Thorne's magnesium glycinate at night for a few months and felt fine, but took one capsule during the day to see if it would help better to split the dosage up (day + night) and oh my god I felt so “high” like I had just…”
2/5“I've taken Thorne Glycinate and Momentous Threonate.”
What owners say about Pure Encapsulations
4/5 Taste & form“I currently take pure encapsulations magnesium glycinate every night before bed, I take 2-3 capsules (120mg each) and that has helped me a lot with sleep.”
3/5 CalmingCost“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.”
3/5“I was taking magnesium for sleep and not with great results.”
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.