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I've been taking these to help with my migraines and ADHD symptoms, and they certainly seem to help. Not a cure, but a help. (Note: Magnesium does not help as an abortive headache cure, but rather as a preventative; I have somewhat fewer headaches/migraines while taking Mg consistently than I did before.) Though you shouldn't begin taking any supplements without consulting your doctor first, here's a little useful information on magnesium supplement types, in case you're unsure of which you need -- and, no, one form is not the same as another. They have different pros and cons, depending on the formulation. Magnesium glycinate--this product's formulation--is highly absorbable and less likely to produce laxative effects than other forms. In this form, the Mg is bonded with the amino acid glycine, which has, itself, a calming effect on the brain, and so it enhances the magnesium's effects. It also combines with some toxic substances, converting them to harmless forms to be excreted, promotes deeper sleep, promotes attention and memory in adults, and may help boost the immune system and help with oxidative stress regulation. This form is good for anyone with a magnesium deficiency, headaches, migraines, sleep disturbances, and--possibly--somewhat helpful for those with ADHD symptoms, given it's calming effects. Magnesium citrate is one of the most common forms available on the market, and is more likely to cause laxative effects. On the other hand, it is more useful if you're looking to improve digestion and prevent constipation. The citric acid to which the Mg increases the rate of absorption, so this form is also quite absorbable. Magnesium oxide is a less absorbable form, but since the Mg is bonded only to a single oxygen molecule, it has the highest percentage of Mg per dose. This form is good as a muscle/nerve relaxer in moderate doses and a laxative in higher doses. Since it's just Mg and O, it's good for people who really only need magnesium. Magnesium taurate is a less common form, typically used for cardiac patients, since Mg helps relax the heart muscles and taurine helps enhance the quality of contractions. The amino acid taurine is a fairly large molecule, so you'd need to take larger doses to achieve the same amount of Mg as with, say, MgO formulations. Magnesium L-threonate is a relatively new formulation with not a lot of research behind it yet, but this form is able to cross the blood brain barrier, and therefore is being investigated as a possible treatment for forms of cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer's disease. A study in Neuron was published supporting its use in improvement of learning abilities, working memory, and long-term memory. It also appears to have the same benefits as any other magnesium including enhancing sleep quality. For more detail on different forms of magnesium (much of my information came from this site) go here: peoplesrx.com/the-best-kind-of-magnesium-for-you/ Experience: odorless, tasteless, moderately large but not difficult to swallow, since they're capsules. No stomach upset when taken on an empty stomach -- which is good, since they should be taken before bed, given that they can lead to drowsiness. Other than slight drowsiness (on my dose of 3x the indicated 1 pill), I haven't experienced any other adverse effects. Cons: The price. Pure Encapsulations is an excellent company, known for its pure ingredients and effective formulations, but for some that may not outweigh the expense.