# Article Outlines — Sleep + Recovery Blog

> Outlines for 10 blog articles. SEO-aligned to `SEO-ARTICLES-V3.md`.

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## Article 1: Triple Magnesium for Sleep — Complete Guide India 2026

### Outline

1. The sleep deprivation epidemic in India (300 words)
2. Why magnesium specifically? — GABA, muscle relaxation, melatonin cofactor (500 words)
3. The three forms — Glycinate, Aquamin, Gluconate — and why redundancy matters (600 words)
4. Dosage — 200-400mg elemental, why 300mg is the sweet spot (400 words)
5. Side effects + tolerability (300 words)
6. Best practices — when to take, what to combine with (500 words)
7. Common mistakes — Mg oxide, undosed formulas, single-form tablets (400 words)
8. India-specific considerations — diet, deficiency rates, dosing (500 words)
9. SETU Sleep + Recovery — the multi-form approach (300 words)
10. FAQ + citations + further reading (300 words)

**Target**: 4,000 words, 1,500+ words of MOFU value pre-brand mention.

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## Article 2: Glycinate vs Citrate vs Oxide — Which Magnesium Form?

### Outline

1. Why form matters more than dose
2. Magnesium Oxide — cheap, ~4% absorbed, common in cheap tablets
3. Magnesium Citrate — better absorbed (~30%), but laxative at high doses
4. Magnesium Glycinate — bound to glycine, gold-standard for sleep
5. Magnesium Threonate — emerging research for cognition
6. Aquamin® — marine-derived multi-mineral
7. Magnesium Gluconate — gentle, well-tolerated
8. Verdict table: which form for which goal
9. SETU's choice — three forms for redundancy
10. FAQ

**Target**: 3,000 words. Tier 2 MOFU.

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## Article 3: Magnesium Dosage for Sleep — How Much Is Enough?

### Outline

1. RDA vs sleep-optimal — RDA misses sleep effects
2. Research-validated range: 200-400mg elemental
3. Why some need more / less — age, gender, dietary, lifestyle
4. The diminishing returns curve above 400mg
5. Loading dose myth — Mg doesn't load
6. Cycling — should you take a break?
7. Stacking with other supplements
8. When to consult a doctor

**Target**: 2,500 words.

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## Article 4: 9 Alternatives to Melatonin for Sleep

### Outline (listicle format)

1. The melatonin problem — dependency, grogginess
2. #9 Caffeine timing — free, partial solution
3. #8 Magnesium oxide tablets — cheap, but...
4. #7 Chamomile tea — gentle, mild
5. #6 Valerian — old-school, mild
6. #5 L-Theanine — racing mind
7. #4 Glycine 3g — clinical sleep onset
8. #3 Tart Cherry Extract — natural melatonin precursors
9. #2 Triple Magnesium Complex — full mineral support
10. #1 Combined formula (SETU) — the only one that targets all 4 pathways
11. Verdict + recommendation

**Target**: 3,000 words.

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## Articles 5-10: shorter (1,500-2,500 word) outlines

5. Why melatonin stops working (tolerance science)
6. L-Theanine for sleep — does it work?
7. Tart Cherry vs Melatonin pills — honest comparison
8. The racing-mind insomnia
9. Off melatonin — a 30-day quit guide
10. Perimenopause sleep — the forgotten supplement

*Each follows the same MOFU brief: clinical citation backbone, 30% mention of SETU mid-way, soft CTA at end.*