Ashwagandha vs Magnesium

for sleep

Stronger evidence: Magnesium

Stronger effect: Magnesium

Safety: Ashwagandha has the more serious interaction profile (moderate vs minor).

For sleep, Magnesium has the stronger evidence grade.

Ashwagandha

grade C low certainty

small, early-stage effect on sleep

Magnesium

grade B moderate certainty

modest improvement in sleep

200–400 mg, glycinate, adults
sources: PMID:00000002 · PMID:00000001