You heard supplementing magnesium could be good for you.
So you jumped online.
Rushed out to your closest, DISCOUNT CHEMIST.
And after walking down multiple aisles that shout "HUUUGGEE SAVVINGSSS & UP TO 40% OFF!!!"
Found a brand you have a little bit of trust with & bought the first bottle magnesium you could find.
... although if you're being honest, you're still a little confused as to what exactly you've just purchased.
I THOUGHT I WOULD FEEL SOMETHING BY NOW ...
Fast forward a couple of weeks.
And the original feelings of curiosity & excitement have turned to questions of frustration & disappointment.
You finally say to yourself ...
"I thought I would feel something by now ... "
MOST PEOPLE ARE BUYING LOW QUALITY MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS
Magnesium supplements are never simply formulated as pure magnesium.
They're bound to other compounds to support absorption & proper digestion**.
And the quality of a magnesium supplement, most often depends on the compound the magnesium is bound to.
(**magnesium is a mineral salt & taking it on its own would cause severe stomach distress).
Unfortunately though, for people who are not familiar with the different types of magnesium supplements.
Most brands sell two of the lowest quality forms of magnesium.
Magnesium oxide & magnesium citrate.
MAGNESIUM OXIDE & MAGNESIUM CITRATE.
Magnesium oxide is magnesium bound to oxygen.
It's cheap to make & by far the most popular.
But when it comes to bioavailability (how much magnesium our body actually absorbs) magnesium oxide is at the bottom of the list.
Some studies suggest as low as 4% of the magnesium in a magnesium oxide supplement is actually absorbed.
... you're not going to feel much when so little is absorbed!
Magnesium citrate, the second most popular, is magnesium bound to citric acid.
It's common to see claims of 'High Bioavailability' on the bottle of a magnesium citrate supplement.
But the bioavailability is often so high that excess water is rapidly drawn into your intestines.
Which when this happens, causes ... well, you guessed it ... diarrhoea (sometimes chronic).
... magnesium citrate is often used in high doses to clear your bowels when preparing for a colonoscopy ... just to give an example!
When the bioavailability of magnesium oxide is so low. And the laxative effect of magnesium citrate is so common.
It's no wonder the majority of people supplementing these forms report little to no meaningful differences.
LOOK FOR BETTER QUALITY FORMS LIKE MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE & MAGNESIUM THREONATE
The key take-away here is that the quality of your magnesium supplement & the likelihood of you experiencing a difference depends A LOT on the specific type of magnesium you're supplementing with.
And this is why people who supplement high quality forms like Magnesium Glycinate & Magnesium Threonate often share just how much of a difference supplementing a better quality form has had on their life.
Sometimes within just a couple of days.
@matthewnoconnor The reason you don’t feel any different when taking a magnesium supplement is you’re likely taking forms that have low benefit on health like magnesium oxide or magnesium citrate. If you’re going to spend money on a magnesium supplement, forms that have a higher bioavailability and greater benefit on human health like magnesium glycinate and magnesium threonate would be the better choice. #magnesium #magnesiumanswers #magnesiumbenefits #magnesiumsupplement #magnesiumglycinate #magnesiumthreonate #bioavailability #supplementreview ♬ original sound - Matt
WHICH ONE SHOULD I TAKE?
Magnesium Glycinate is magnesium bound to the amino acid glycine & well known to support sleep & relaxation.
This is because for most people, glycine provides an inhibitory effect on the brain & nervous system.
In other words, it primes your mind & body for sleep, by putting you into a calm, relaxed state.
Magnesium Threonate is magnesium bound to threonic acid.
And as it's one of the few magnesium supplements to directly cross the blood brain barrier**
Magnesium Threonate is often looked to, to support cognitive function.
(**the blood brain barrier is a semipermeable membrane separating the blood from the brains extracellular fluid to prevent the entry of potentially, harmful substances to the brain & allow essential nutrients & molecules to pass through).
So if you're looking for that deep, 'monk like' focus to power through the day.
Magnesium Threonate is going to be your best bet.
And for a 'zen like' calmness, to help you drift into a REM sleep dreamland.
Magnesium Glycinate is the pick.
Hopefully that provides a little bit more insight & as always, we thank you for not only giving us your time.
But allowing us to support you on your journey to great health.
Don't hesitate to reach out if you need!
- HONOUR HEALTH
The information provided here is for general informational purposes only & should not be considered as professional medical advice or a substitute for consulting with a healthcare provider. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.