Hatch Restore 2 is Rick's recommendation for most people reading this comparison. Score: 8.9/10. 5-minute sleep onset improvement in 30 days. Dr. Chen endorsed.
Magnesium Glycinate (8.1/10) is the right choice for a specific situation: sleep onset over 20 minutes, first supplement to try. If that describes you, the full review has the complete math.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better: Hatch Restore 2 or Magnesium Glycinate?
Hatch Restore 2 (8.9/10) wins for most people. 5-minute sleep onset improvement in 30 days. Dr. Chen endorsed. Magnesium Glycinate is the right choice if: sleep onset over 20 minutes, first supplement to try.
What is Rick's score for Hatch Restore 2?
Rick rates Hatch Restore 2 8.9/10. Verdict: 5-minute sleep onset improvement in 30 days. Dr. Chen endorsed.
What is Rick's score for Magnesium Glycinate?
Rick rates Magnesium Glycinate 8.1/10. Verdict: 7-minute sleep onset improvement in 60-day Oura-tracked trial.
Who should choose Hatch Restore 2?
Sleep onset over 20 minutes.
Who should choose Magnesium Glycinate?
Sleep onset over 20 minutes, first supplement to try.
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Head to head, by the numbers
Hatch Restore 2
Magnesium Glycinate (Life Extension)
Rick's score
8.9/10
8.1/10
Price
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Top strength
Sunrise alarm is the best Rick has used
Well-tolerated form with low GI side effects
Biggest drawback
Requires subscription for full content library access ($4.99/month)
Well-tolerated form with low GI side effects
The case for Hatch Restore 2
Sunrise alarm is the best Rick has used
Sleep onset improved 5 minutes in 30 days
Dr. Chen-endorsed mechanism (cognitive distraction)
White noise quality is good
The case for Magnesium Glycinate (Life Extension)
Well-tolerated form with low GI side effects
Measurable Oura improvement in Rick's 60-day trial
Very low cost per night
Dr. Chen reviewed and approved the protocol
Bottom line
Hatch Restore 2 takes this one on the numbers (8.9/10 vs 8.1/10). Sleep onset improved 5 minutes in 30 days. The sunrise alarm is the most useful alarm Rick has used. Dr. Chen endorsed this one.
That said, Magnesium Glycinate (Life Extension) isn't a loser — it's a different answer. Rick ran a 60-day controlled trial. Sleep onset improved 7 minutes on average. The data is in the review. Not medical advice.