Are your days packed with work, workouts, and commitments, but your nights leave you tossing, turning, or waking up sore? If you're someone who is always busy and find it hard to relax, the right evening supplements could be the game-changer for your recovery, sleep, and next-day performance. Here’s a breakdown of Aliment Active’s Magnesium Relax and Amino Relax, what they do, why they work, and how using both could maximise your results with no melatonin, no pharmaceuticals, just natural nutrients that work with your body.
Backed by Science, Made for Your Life
Numerous clinical studies support the use of magnesium, L-Theanine, and 5-HTP for promoting better sleep, lower anxiety, and improved recovery. Aliment Active’s formulas bring together these research-backed ingredients in optimized, non-habit forming blends, so you can sleep well, recover better, and perform your best every day.
Magnesium Relax: For Muscles, Nerves, and Deep Recovery
What It Does:
Magnesium Relax is formulated to help your muscles and nervous system fully unwind after active days. Its unique blend delivers four highly absorbable forms of magnesium, plus supportive nutrients, to promote relaxation, muscle repair, and restorative sleep.
Key Benefits:
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Relaxes tight muscles and reduces tension after workouts
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May help lessen muscle cramps and restless legs
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Calms your mind and nervous system, making it easier to unwind for sleep
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Supports healthy energy production and recovery processes overnight
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Chromium picolinate aids metabolism and blood sugar balance; alpha-lipoic acid gives added antioxidant support
How It Works:
Magnesium is a mineral your body needs for over 300 processes—including muscle and nerve function. It helps control signals in your brain that tell your body to relax, reduces stress hormone (cortisol), and supports the production of melatonin, your sleep hormone. Several studies link higher magnesium levels to better and longer sleep, less tiredness during the day, and reduced anxiety. Research also shows that after exercise, magnesium helps the body recover quicker by reducing inflammation, muscle soreness, and supporting energy production.
Scientifically speaking, magnesium activates “GABA” receptors (a calming chemical in your brain), which is why it feels like a natural ‘brake pedal’ at bedtime.
Amino Relax: For Mind, Mood, and All-Round Night Recovery
What It Does:
Amino Relax blends amino acids (protein building blocks), calming nutrients, and essential vitamins/minerals to help you let go of stress, recover from exercise, and wake up mentally and physically recharged.
Key Benefits:
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Calms racing thoughts for improved sleep quality
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Boosts your mood and provides emotional balance when life gets hectic
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Soothes muscles post-exercise and helps reduce next-day soreness
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Supports immune health, nervous system function, and muscle repair with B vitamins, zinc, and vitamin D3
How It Works:
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L-Theanine (from green tea): Increases calming brain waves and helps you relax without drowsiness; research has shown it improves sleep and reduces anxiety and sleep disturbances in adults.
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5-HTP: A precursor to serotonin (the "feel-good" hormone) and melatonin (the sleep hormone). Studies show 5-HTP helps regulate your body clock, improve sleep quality—especially in people who struggle with poor sleep—and even supports gut health.
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Glycine and Taurine: Known for soothing the nervous system and reducing anxiety.
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B Vitamins, Zinc, Vitamin D3: Essential for physical repair, immune resilience, and muscle function.
Unlike sedative sleep aids, Amino Relax uses nutrients that gently nudge your body toward calm and recovery, so you wake refreshed, not groggy.
Can You Use Both Together?
For most healthy, active adults, using both Magnesium Relax and Amino Relax in the evening can be a powerful way to address every aspect of recovery and restful sleep.
Benefits of Combining Both:
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Total Relaxation: Magnesium works primarily on relaxing your muscles and calming the central nervous system, while Amino Relax supports mood, stress reduction, and mental calmness.
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Broad Recovery: You get support for muscle repair, immune function, and emotional well-being—especially important if you train hard, have busy days, or sometimes feel “wired but tired.”
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Non-habit forming: Neither product contains melatonin or sedatives, so you avoid risks like grogginess or dependency. Both work through natural processes your body already uses every day.
Risks or Considerations:
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Combining the two may lead to a stronger feeling of calm or drowsiness—great for bedtime, but not recommended during the day.
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If you have health issues, take medication, or have sensitivities to calming products, consult a healthcare provider first.
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Start with the recommended dosage on each package and see how you respond.
Sleep Smarter, Recover Stronger: Your Action Plan
When to Pick Magnesium Relax:
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You’re focused on muscle cramps, recovery from hard workouts, and physical relaxation.
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You want to optimise deep, restorative sleep and nighttime repair.
When to Pick Amino Relax:
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You’re dealing with stress, anxious thoughts at night, and want mood support alongside muscle recovery.
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You’re seeking all-round calm with immune system and nervous system benefits.
When to Use Both:
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You want whole-body support for an active, demanding lifestyle—relaxed muscles, clear mind, and restorative sleep.
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You’re a high-performing athlete, fitness enthusiast, or a busy professional who refuses to let stress or soreness slow you down.
Ready to take your evenings (and mornings) to the next level?
Try Magnesium Relax or Amino Relax—or both—tonight, and feel the difference tomorrow!
Always follow label directions. Consult a healthcare provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have a health condition, or take medication.
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