Short answer: yes. They do different jobs at different times of day. Rhodiola goes in the morning for stress and fatigue. Magnesium glycinate goes at night for winding down. Nobody has studied the pair together.
What each one is
Rhodiola rosea is a hardy plant from cold, high places. It is an adaptogen, a plant traditionally used to support the body under stress.
Magnesium glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine. It is gentle on the stomach, and the glycine is linked to sleep in its own right.
What the research says
- A standardised rhodiola extract has been linked to lower fatigue scores in adults with stress-related fatigue (Planta Medica, 2009).
- Glycine has been linked to less next-day sleepiness after a short night (Frontiers in Neurology, 2012).
- Forms of magnesium that dissolve well are absorbed better than magnesium oxide, and nearly half of Americans get less magnesium from food than recommended (NIH Office of Dietary Supplements).
How to time them
- Rhodiola: morning or early afternoon. Some people find it too stimulating late in the day.
- Magnesium glycinate: with dinner or before bed.
- Stay within the label for total magnesium, counting food and any multivitamin.
Who it suits
People whose stress hits both ends of the day: flat and tired at work, wired at night.
For the night half, our Magnesium Glycinate is the gentle glycinate form.
Check first if this is you
If you take antidepressants, blood pressure or diabetes medication, are pregnant or nursing, or manage a health condition, talk to your pharmacist or doctor first.
