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Which magnesium supplement is right for me?

If your only experience with over-the-counter magnesium comes from the occasional glug of milk of magnesia to relieve your digestive distress, guess what? There is a whole wide world of magnesium supplements out there! This wonder nutrient is available in several formulations, with each variety aiming to treat different symptoms.

To make it easier for you to head to your local pharmacy, health food store, or vitamin shop and buy the best kind of magnesium supplement for you, we’ve asked experts to lay out all your options—and make some recommendations for how, when, and why to take magnesium.

What is magnesium?

Magnesium is an essential mineral that the human body needs to regulate everything from your muscle and nervous system to your energy production, blood sugar, and blood pressure, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Most adults need between 300 and 400 milligrams (mg) of magnesium per day, much of which comes from what you eat—foods like cooked beans, cashews and almonds, avocados, bananas, green leafy vegetables, dark chocolate, whole grains, and brown rice have a  high magnesium content, as are many fortified foods. You can find a full list of magnesium-rich food sources from the NIH’s Office of Dietary Supplements here.

Still, you may not be getting as much of this nutrient as you think.

“It’s estimated that about 80% of people are deficient in magnesium,” says naturopathic physician Jaquel Patterson, ND, medical director of Fairfield Family Health in Connecticut.

A 2017 Scientifica study confirms this is a reasonable estimate, revealing that about two-thirds of the Western population is likely deficient in magnesium (a condition called hypomagnesemia). Most healthy people can handle a short-term deficiency, but in the long-term you may notice symptoms such as:

  • Loss of appetite
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Fatigue and muscle weakness
  • Muscle cramps
  • Heart arrhythmia
  • Numbness or tingling

People with certain health conditions, like Crohn’s disease, celiac disease, and Type 2 diabetes are at higher risk of becoming deficient in magnesium, as are people on certain medications (like chemotherapy drugs, some antibiotics, diuretics, and proton pump inhibitors).

Benefits of magnesium

The health benefits of magnesium supplementation can be broad, though in some cases there isn’t enough research to say definitively that increasing your intake is a reliable treatment.  Magnesium may help to improve the following: 

Constipation 

Supplemental magnesium can regulate your bowel movements by acting as an osmotic laxative, drawing water into the intestines and making movements easier to pass. Magnesium citrate and magnesium hydroxide are common examples of osmotic laxatives. 

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Muscle function

If you suffer from restless legs syndrome or muscle cramps, a dietary supplement may be able to help. Unfortunately, much of this advice is anecdotal; several reviews of studies examining the link between magnesium and the relief of muscle cramps, including this one from Cochrane, showed no clear evidence that magnesium supplements are effective (a little bit of research shows they could be useful for pregnant women, but not for the rest of the population. ) 

Migraine

Both the American Headache Society and the American Migraine Foundation agree that magnesium supplements may be effective in reducing the severity and frequency of migraine headaches, possibly because people with migraine have been shown to have lower than average levels of magnesium. In recent years, it’s even become a regular part of many migraine sufferers’ preventative care routines, especially for those with menstrual migraines.

RELATED: Migraine treatment and medications

High blood pressure

Magnesium has vasodilator properties. Meaning it can help relax blood vessels and maintain normal blood pressure. The current evidence points to a small reduction in blood pressure with magnesium supplementation, which over time, could lead to better heart health and a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke. For example, a 2016 review of studies in Hypertension found that an average supplementation of 368 mg per day for three months was associated with lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels.  

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Insulin resistance

According to NIH, magnesium deficiency may increase insulin resistance—often a precursor to developing Type 2 diabetes. A 2007 meta-analysis published in the Journal of Internal Medicine looked at the role of magnesium intake in preventing Type 2 diabetes; almost all the studies considered showed that increasing magnesium intake by even 100 mg a day could increase insulin sensitivity and lower your risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Depression and anxiety

Because magnesium contributes to nerve function, its role in preventing and treating neurological disorders has also been studied. According to a 2018 study in Nutrients, magnesium deficiency may be responsible for higher incidences of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain—and increasing intake may alleviate some of the symptoms associated with these conditions. There has also been some research studying magnesium’s effects on sleep quality and insomnia, as well as its possible benefits for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Magnesium side effects 

Magnesium is generally considered to be safe. According to Jeffrey Fudin, Pharm.D., managing editor of paindr.com, side effects of magnesium supplementation—like nausea, vomiting, facial flushing, sleepiness and lethargy, decreased blood pressure, and cardiac abnormalities—are usually only seen in very high doses above 5,000 mg per day.

Although you likely won’t take enough magnesium to have side effects, it’s possible that a supplement could interact with another medication you’re taking or be contraindicated for an existing medical condition. These include:

  • Drugs used to treat osteoporosis, like Fosamax, which can have reduced absorption from the stomach when taken with magnesium. “These two medications should be separated by at least two hours,” says Dr. Fudin. Otherwise, it could impact bone health.
  • Certain classes of antibiotics, including tetracyclines, such as doxycycline, and quinolones, such as levofloxacin and ciprofloxacin. Dr. Fudin recommends taking these antibiotics two hours before or six hours after magnesium to avoid any interaction.
  • Certain diuretics used to treat heart disease, like amiloride, spironolactone, and triamterene, which Dr. Fudin says can cause the body to retain magnesium and could cause dangerously high levels if you’re also supplementing with it.

Finally, people with risk factors like diminished kidney function—including older adults and people with diabetes—are more likely to accumulate dangerously high levels of magnesium, says Dr. Fudin, so they should only supplement with magnesium under the care and supervision of a physician or pharmacist.

Types of magnesium  

If you’re Googling “magnesium supplement” and seeing a dozen different varieties pop up, it might feel like you need a chemistry degree to tell the difference between each one.

Thankfully, we can make this easier for you: It’s all about relationships. Depending on what other elements the magnesium is combined with, some forms absorb more readily into the bloodstream than others—and this can change how the magnesium works in your body.

“Different formulation options are important because they have varying ability to be absorbed from the gut to the bloodstream,” says Dr. Fudin. “Some are more water soluble compared to others and are therefore more readily absorbed into the blood, [while] the salts that are less well absorbed leave magnesium behind in the gut, where it becomes an osmotic laxative.”

Readily absorbed: Magnesium chloride, magnesium citrate, magnesium aspartate, L-threonate, lactate, glycinate, malate, orotate, and taurate

Less well-absorbed: Oxide and sulfate (which is typically applied to skin, but there’s not much evidence to show it’s well-absorbed that way, either)

Best magnesium supplements 

It’s up to you and your healthcare provider to determine which magnesium supplement you should take. But since finding the right formulation is often a matter of weighing how well the magnesium is absorbed into your bloodstream against what you want or need the magnesium to do, you can make a reasonable guess at where to start.

 Note: These are the average dosage recommendations provided by supplement manufacturers; it’s best to follow the professional medical advice of a  healthcare provider regarding magnesium dosage. Always inform your physician of any supplements you begin taking.

Magnesium supplements for kids

You should always talk to your children’s pediatrician before giving them any supplements, but magnesium can, in many cases, be a safe option for kids with ADHD or restless legs syndrome.

“Magnesium L-threonate comes in a kid-friendly powder and may have brain benefits that can help with ADHD,” says Dr. Patterson. “Magnesium oxide or citrate can be used for kids with restless legs syndrome or kids who just need help settling down at night.”

Per the Mayo Clinic, the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for children up to age 3 is 40 to 80 mg per day, while children between the ages of 4 and 6 can take 120 mg and kids between 7 and 10 can take 170 mg. Your pediatrician, however, may recommend a higher or lower dosage based on your child’s overall health and symptoms.

Dr. Patterson, for example, usually suggests parents of older children start with 300 mg of magnesium and slowly increase the amount if needed. However, dosages of 500 to 600 mg may cause loose stool (which is a sign that you should lower your dose slightly). If your child doesn’t like drinking magnesium supplements, many are available in chewable or even gummy formulations.

Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD (Part 2: Magnesium Deficiency)

In part 1 of this series, we discussed the importance of correcting trace mineral imbalances of copper and zinc to reduce behavioral symptoms and improve medication efficiency in children with ADHD. There is another nutrient that should be considered by all healthcare professionals, parents, and those struggling with ADHD: magnesium. Magnesium is a macromineral required for hundreds of the body's biochemical reactions including protein synthesis, muscle and nerve function, blood glucose control, bone development, DNA synthesis, and glutathione synthesis.

Magnesium and Brain Health

Magnesium is an inorganic substance essential for brain function. The bioavailability of magnesium affects the function and binding of neurotransmitters to their receptors, such as serotonin and dopamine. For example, magnesium can increase neurotransmission by endogenous serotonin receptors (5-HT1A). Magnesium also keeps the excitatory neurotransmitter glutamate within appropriate limits by inhibiting NMDA receptors. Magnesium also supports the calming actions of GABA interacting with its receptor.

The Rise of Modern-Day Magnesium Deficiency

Over the last century, magnesium has been progressively declining in our food supply due to the emergence of highly processed foods, modern fertilizers, and soil depletion. Refining grains removes up to 80% of the magnesium originally present. Consumption of refined sugars, soft drinks, and caffeine also depletes magnesium. It is estimated that approximately 50% of Americans of all ages have an inadequate intake of magnesium (Mosfegh et al. , 2009). Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include irritability, difficulty with concentration, insomnia, depression, and anxiety. Because up to 95% of those with ADHD are deficient in magnesium, almost all ADHD children can benefit from magnesium supplementation (Kozielec & Starobrat-Hermelin, 1997).

In a recent study on patients with ADHD aged 6 to 16 years, 72% of the children were found to be deficient in magnesium and there was a significant correlation between hair magnesium, total IQ, and hyperactivity. The magnesium deficient children were randomized to magnesium supplementation 200 mg/day plus standard medical treatment or standard medical therapy alone for 8 weeks. Those taking magnesium experienced a significant improvement in hyperactivity, impulsivity, inattention, opposition, and conceptual level compared to those taking medication alone (El Baza et al., 2016).

Magnesium Supplementation Improves ADHD Symptoms

Magnesium supplements with vitamin B6, which increases magnesium absorption, have shown promise for reducing ADHD symptoms. One study found that 58% of participants with ADHD had low serum magnesium levels. All of the children were given preparations of magnesium plus vitamin B6 100 mg/day for a period of 1 to 6 months. In all of the children, physical aggression, instability, attention at school, muscle rigidity, spasms, and twitching improved.

One of the children treated was a six-year-old referred to as “J.” Initially he suffered from aggressiveness, anxiety, inattention, and lack of self-control. After taking the magnesium plus vitamin B6 supplements for 6 months, he experienced better sleep and concentration—and no methylphenidate was needed (Mousain-Bosc et al., 2004). A later study also replicated similar results, as researchers found that a magnesium-vitamin B6 regimen for at least 2 months significantly improved hyperactivity, aggressiveness, and attention at school (Mousain-Bosc et al., 2006). The researchers concluded, “As chronic magnesium deficiency was shown to be associated to hyperactivity, irritability, sleep disturbances, and poor attention at school, magnesium supplementation as well as other traditional therapeutic treatments, could be required in children with ADHD”. In a larger study evaluating children with ADHD, 30 days of magnesium-vitamin B6 supplementation led to improved anxiety, attention, and hyperactivity. Magnesium treatment increased attention, work productivity, task performance, and decreased the proportion of errors. The EEG’s of children treated with magnesium showed positive changes as well, with brain waves significantly normalizing (Nogovitsina & Levitina, 2007).

Children with ADHD should be encouraged to increase their consumption of magnesium-rich foods such as bananas, avocados, beans, and green leafy vegetables.

Children with ADHD should be encouraged to increase their consumption of magnesium-rich foods such as bananas, avocados, beans, and green leafy vegetables. A prospective population-based cohort of over 600 adolescents at the 14- and 17-year follow-ups found that higher dietary intake of magnesium was significantly associated with reduced attention problems, aggressiveness, delinquency (Black et al. , 2015). However, since only 30% to 40% of dietary magnesium is absorbed by the body, supplementation is the most reliable way to increase magnesium levels in children and adults with ADHD.

Assessing Magnesium Status

It is often difficult to assess magnesium status because magnesium is predominantly stored inside cells or bone. Serum levels have little correlation with total body magnesium levels or concentrations in specific tissues. Tests are usually inaccurate and often unnecessary because most patients with ADHD can benefit from magnesium supplementation. Clinical symptoms of constipation, anxiety, insomnia and irritability are often better assessments of magnesium deficiencies than laboratory testing.

Forms of Magnesium in Supplements

There are several forms of magnesium supplementation, including magnesium glycinate, magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, and magnesium gluconate. They are equally effective, with one exception: magnesium oxide, which is poorly absorbed and can cause laxative effects. A common side effect from magnesium supplementation is loose stools, but this symptom is usually self-limiting and self-resolving.

Sufficient magnesium is required to adequately support neurotransmitter systems. Although only 1% of magnesium in the body is found in the blood, this 1% is critical because free-circulating magnesium is involved in over 300 vital metabolic reactions. Studies consistently show ADHD children who suffer from greater nutrient imbalances endure more severe symptoms. Fortunately, with appropriate integrative treatments that restore nutrient deficiencies, children can achieve relief from behavioral symptoms including inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and oppositional behavior.

Mineral Balance and ADHD – Conclusions

Thus, correcting copper/zinc imbalances and addressing magnesium deficiencies can yield significant reductions in ADHD symptomology and improve cognitive performance.  The available literature suggests that the use of targeted nutritional therapies can be particularly useful in ADHD treatment and maximize treatment outcomes, by minimizing medication side effects while also enhancing the therapeutic effect of medications at lower doses. By incorporating nutritional strategies into modern-day psychiatry, we can effectively provide relief to the millions of children and adults struggling with ADHD.

About the Author

James M. Greenblatt, MD, is the author of Finally Focused: The Breakthrough Natural Treatment Plan for ADHD that Restores Attention, Minimizes Hyperactivity, and Helps Eliminate Drug Side Effects. He currently serves as the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Services at Walden Behavioral Care, and is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine and Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. An acknowledged integrative medicine expert, Dr. Greenblatt has lectured throughout the United States on the scientific evidence for nutritional interventions in psychiatry and mental illness. For more information, visit www.FinallyFocusedBook.com

Related Resources

  • Blog: Finally Focused: Mineral Imbalances & ADHD (Part 1: Zinc Deficiency & Copper Excess)
  • Blog: Mineral Mission to Mars
  • Web: Learn More About Testing for Zinc, Copper & Magnesium

References

[1] Black et al. (2015). Low dietary intake of magnesium is associated with increased externalising behaviours in adolescents. Public Health Nutrition, 18(10), 1824-30.

[2] El Baza et al. (2016). Magnesium supplementation in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics, 17(1), 63-70.

[3] Kozielec & Starobrat-Hermelin. (1997). Assessment of magnesium levels in children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Magnesium Research: Official Organ Of The International Society For The Development Of Research On Magnesium, 10(2), 143-148.

[4] Moshfegh A, Goldman J, Ahuja J, Rhodes D, LaComb R. (2009). What We Eat in America, NHANES 2005–2006: Usual Nutrient Intakes from Food and Water Compared to 1997 Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin D, Calcium, Phosphorus, and Magnesium. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service: Washington, DC, USA.

[5] Mousain-Bosc et al. (2004). Magnesium VitB6 intake reduces central nervous system hyperexcitability in children. Journal Of The American College Of Nutrition, 23(5), 545S-548S.

[6] Mousain-Bosc et al. (2006). Improvement of neurobehavioral disorders in children supplemented with magnesium-vitamin B6. I. Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders. Magnesium Research: Official Organ Of The International Society For The Development Of Research On Magnesium, 19(1), 46-52.

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Magnesium is the complete guide. What form of magnesium to choose. The best magnesium on iHerb

The article talks about magnesium, briefly describes all forms: magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, chelate and others. Learn about the use of each of the forms. There are tips on how to choose the best magnesium on iHerb.

Answers to many questions are given, for example:

  • What is the best magnesium to drink?
  • Why is magnesium citrate better than magnesium oxide?
  • What magnesium to take during pregnancy?

The side effects of magnesium are listed. Magnesium norms, dosages for adults and children are prescribed.

Even with a healthy diet, a person may experience a lack of magnesium, and this is an essential element for people.

Magnesium is the fourth most abundant metal in our body. Nature believed that a person would get magnesium from food, but today people often do not get even half of the required amount of this metal.

Of the total amount of magnesium in the body, 60% of it is in the bones, and the remaining 40% - in the muscles, soft tissues, blood and other fluids.

Magnesium is needed by almost all cells. Without it, biochemical reactions cannot proceed normally in the body and the following processes are disrupted:

  • digestion;
  • protein synthesis from amino acids;
  • protection against DNA and RNA damage;
  • contraction and relaxation of muscles;
  • transmission of nerve impulses.

Magnesium deficiency: symptoms

Determining magnesium deficiency is not easy, and for many it goes unnoticed. A blood test can show the norm, and tissues will lack it, so there is practically no informative analysis for magnesium.

However, there are some specific symptoms of magnesium deficiency that you need to pay attention to.

Specific symptoms of magnesium deficiency

Spasms and muscle pain

Muscle or joint pain, tremors and cramps are the most common symptoms of magnesium deficiency.

Magnesium regulates the transmission of nerve impulses to the muscles. Lack of magnesium leads to involuntary muscle contractions, spasms with muscle tension, and facial nervous tics. Leg cramps interfere with sleep - medicine calls this "restless leg syndrome".

In addition, magnesium interacts with many elements in the body. For example, it is involved in calcium metabolism and when high doses of calcium are taken, magnesium deficiency and painful cramps occur.

Fatigue

Lack of magnesium causes symptoms of physical and mental fatigue , lack of concentration, memory impairment.
A normal level of magnesium contributes to a sound night's sleep, and its deficiency leads to general weakness and a feeling of lack of sleep even after a full sleep.

Moreover, the lack of this mineral does not allow the activation of such an amount of energy that is necessary for any type of activity (daily household chores, simple reading, walking or playing sports).

Symptoms of depression

Symptoms of magnesium deficiency also affect the psycho-emotional sphere. Since its action is to maintain a balance of brain functionality and promote relaxation, if this balance is not found, anxiety, depression or nervousness will increase.

Cardiovascular diseases

Magnesium regulates heart activity : rhythm, heart rate and blood pressure. Cardiovascular disorders from deficiency can be different: tachycardia is usually observed and, as a result, an increase in pressure. There are isolated arrhythmias or lasting several minutes.

Exacerbation of premenstrual syndrome

Often, if we suffer from premenstrual syndrome, we are advised to take magnesium. Magnesium acts as a calming agent, both mentally, giving a feeling of relaxation and reducing stress, and physically, reducing uterine contractions and feelings of fatigue.

Osteoporosis

Most magnesium is found in the bones. Working in tandem with calcium, another fundamental component of this tissue, it promotes bone mineralization and gives greater strength and resistance to the skeleton.

Who needs magnesium?

Magnesium for athletes

Performing physical work or strenuous training, the need for magnesium increases by 10-20%. Magnesium helps to deliver sugar from the blood to the muscles and get rid of the lactic acid that builds up during exercise and causes pain.

Magnesium for depression

Magnesium affects the functioning of the brain, and if its level is low, there is a higher chance of developing depression. Research shows that magnesium supplements are as effective as antidepressants.

Magnesium for Diabetes

Half of people with diabetes are magnesium deficient. Healthy people who have low magnesium levels in their bodies are more at risk of developing diabetes.

Sufficient magnesium reduces the risk of diabetes. If patients with diabetes increase its intake, then their blood glucose levels and the level of glycated hemoglobin A1c decrease.

Magnesium for inflammation

With magnesium deficiency in the body, sluggish chronic inflammation is more likely to occur, leading to chronic diseases and faster aging of a person. Supplementing with magnesium reduces inflammation in children, the elderly, and overweight people.

Magnesium for blood pressure

Magnesium reduces high blood pressure. In a study of people with high blood pressure who started taking 450 mg of magnesium per day, their blood pressure levels dropped. In people with normal blood pressure levels, magnesium does not lower it.

Magnesium for migraines

Debilitating migraine pain accompanied by nausea, vomiting, increased sensitivity to light and noise. Supplementing with magnesium often helps exhausted people prevent further migraine attacks. Studies have found that magnesium relieves an attack faster and more effectively than standard medications.

Magnesium and insulin

Magnesium reduces insulin insensitivity. If a person has insulin insensitivity, the body tries to synthesize more insulin. However, when insulin levels are high, urination becomes more frequent and more magnesium is lost in the urine. Magnesium supplementation reduces insulin insensitivity.

Magnesium before menstruation

During the premenstrual period, women retain water, abdominal cramps, fatigue and increased irritability are possible. Magnesium fights these symptoms.

How to take magnesium

Magnesium should be started gradually.

Increase the dosage until magnesium begins to affect the stool. If this happens - the desired dosage is the one that was on the day before the last dose.

To reduce the effect on the digestive system, the daily portion can be divided into several doses

Should I take magnesium in the morning or in the evening? With food or on an empty stomach?

Magnesium intake may vary, depending on dosage, indications for use and tolerability of a particular form.

General recommendations for magnesium intake include the advice to divide the intake into two servings. Take one serving in the morning, after breakfast. Take magnesium in the evening after dinner.

In most cases, it is enough to take magnesium every day at the same time.

If you miss a dose during the day, take magnesium as soon as you remember. You should not take a double dose of magnesium if you remember you missed a dose the next day.

For more detailed information on your magnesium regimen, please read the instructions or supplement page on iHerb

Magnesium Requirements

The daily requirement for magnesium depends on factors such as age, gender, occupation, and others.

The International Institutes of Health establish the following daily magnesium requirements:

Magnesium for babies:

to 6 months: 30 mg/day
7-12 months: 75 mg/day

Magnesium for children:

1-3 years: 80 80 mg/day
4-8 years: 130 mg/day
9-13 years: 240 mg/day

day
for women: 360 mg/day

Magnesium for adults:

19-30 years old
Men: 400 mg/day
women: 310 mg/day

31-50 years old

Men/day
Women: 320 mg/day

51 51 1 year and older

men: 420 mg/day
women: 320 mg/day

Magnesium during pregnancy:

19-30 years: 950 mg/day
10 mg/day during lactation

31-50 years: 360 mg/day
lactating: 320 mg/day

Magnesium dosages

Magnesium dosages and any other mineral elements or vitamins must be administered by a physician.

  • Dosage of magnesium to improve sleep and calming effect: 500 mg/day *
  • For blood sugar regulation, the dosage can be: /day * *
  • Dose for symptoms of depression: 250-450 mg/day * *
  • Dosage for exercise: 300-360 mg/day * * *
  • Dosage for alleviating PMS and nervousness: 200-360 mg/day * *
  • Dosage for headaches9.032 600 mg/day * *

Dosages taken from open sources, product labels, recommendations from neurologists, various studies:

  • Cardiac arrhythmias: 380 mg/day
  • Heart failure: 300 mg/day
  • Hypertension: 300-600 mg/day
  • Renal disease: 1600 mg/day CITITION OF Potar, 500 mg/day Magnesium citrate
  • violations for Magnesium deficiency: : 500 mg/day
  • Nervous system disorders in diabetes: 200-600 mg/day
  • Type 1 and 2 diabetes: 200-600 mg/day
  • Enuresis in women: 9002 mg/day0008
  • EXPERIENCE During physical exertion: 730 mg/day
  • ASTMA: 300-400 mg/day
  • ADHG syndrome with a deficiency of magnesium: 200 mg/day
  • Clulines' intolerance: 300 mg/day /day
  • Chronic fatigue: 300 mg/day
  • Epileptic seizures: to 1000 mg/day
  • Children's osteoporosis: 150 mg/day
  • osteoporosis: to 750mg/day
  • anemia: 7 mg per 1 kg of weight/day
  • Pre -infarction condition: as prescribed by a doctor
  • High cholesterol HLNP: as a doctor’s appointment
  • Alcohol dependence: to appoint a doctor
  • Autism:
  • Autism by doctor's prescription
  • COPD lung disease: by doctor's prescription
  • General pain syndrome: by doctor's prescription
  • Visual impairment:

    • insoluble salts: oxide, carbonate, hydroxide
    • Soluble salts: sulfate, chloride
    • Organic soluble salts: citrate, Malatte, Pidolat
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    • HELETS OF ORGANICAL COSTS (HELETS): Aspartes: Aspartes) glycinate, bisglycinate, taurate, lysinate, L-threonate, orotate

    These forms differ in the elemental mass of magnesium in the composition of the substance and bioavailability. The amount of elemental magnesium in its various forms:

    Magnesium oxide: 60%
    Magnesium carbonate: 45%
    Magnesium hydroxide: 42%
    Magnesium Citrate: 16%
    Glycinate of magnesium: % 9014% % 9014% 9014% 9014% 9014% % %

    It seems that there is more magnesium in insoluble salts, which means more magnesium enters the body, but this is not so.

    Each form has its own bioavailability and insoluble magnesium salts have low bioavailability.

    Bioavailability - the ability of a vitamin, mineral or other substance to be absorbed by the body

    Magnesium oxide: 4%
    Magnesium hydroxide: 10%
    Magnesium carbonate: 30%
    Magnesium Malat: 70%
    Glycinate: 80% 9002% Magnium Citrate:     9002

    Let's look at an example:

    Magnesium oxide

    When taking magnesium oxide 150 mg in 1 tablet:

    • elemental magnesium per tablet: 90

      4 mg

      4 mg

    • absorbed by the body: up to 4 mg
    • the body will receive a load in the form of 60 mg of insoluble salt

    Magnesium glycinate

    When taking magnesium glycinate 150 mg per tablet:

    • elemental magnesium per tablet: 27 mg
    • absorbed by the body: up to 21 mg
    • the body will receive support in the form of 123 mg of glycine, a substance useful for the brain

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    Magnesium citrate

    Magnesium citrate (Magnesium citrate) is used to increase magnesium levels in the body.

    Magnesium citrate is highly bioavailable.

    The supplement in this form is best divided into several doses and taken after meals so as not to irritate the gastric mucosa and avoid a laxative effect.

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    Magnesium Citrate Per Teaspoon: 100mg

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    Magnesium Glycinate (Magnesium Bisglycinate)

    Chelated Magnesium is ready to be absorbed by the body and provides the fastest results.
    Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Bisglycinate (Magnesium Glycinate). In this case, chelated magnesium is combined with glycine. Bisglycinate contains more glycine.
    This form of magnesium is comfortable for digestion and will not have a laxative effect.
    Magnesium glycinate is prescribed for headaches, convulsions, depression, apathy, and anxiety.

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    Magnesium of magnesium bislycinate: 200mg

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    Magnesium Malate

    Magnesium Malate (Magnesium malate). It is a magnesium salt of malic acid.
    Malic acid, in addition to magnesium transport, plays an important role in cellular respiration.
    Magnesium malate has good bioavailability.
    In this form, magnesium is suitable for people with fatigue and painful muscle sensitivity.

    KAL, Magnesium Malate

    Magnesium from magnesium malate per tablet: 200mg (Magnesium taurate). In this chelate form, magnesium is linked to the amino acid L-taurine. Refers to rare forms of magnesium. Suitable for people with sensitive digestion, as it does not have a laxative effect.
    Magnesium Taurate is the ideal form for maintaining hearts .

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    Chelated Magnesium Complexes

    Some magnesium complexes combine multiple forms of chelated magnesium. Due to this, the positive effects of the reception are combined and the amount of chelated magnesium per dose.
    It is convenient to increase magnesium levels in the body.

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    Magnesium Orotate

    Magnesium Orotate. In the form of orotate, magnesium is combined with orotic acid.

    Orotic acid is responsible for the nutrition and renewal of heart cells, the energy supply of muscles. Magnesium orotate is popular among athletes and fitness enthusiasts.

    Magnesium orotate on iHerb is an analogue of the pharmacy Magnerot, suitable for strengthening the cardiovascular system and with increased physical exertion.

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    Magnesium of magnesium orotate per tablet: 100mg

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    Magnesium on capsule: 50mg

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    Magnesium from magnesium orotate per capsule: 18mg

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    Magne B6 is one of the most popular drug in the pharmacy.
    Magne B6 analogs on iHerb.com have the best forms of substances in the composition and the price is much more profitable.

    Magnesium B6

    Vitamin B6 promotes the absorption of magnesium, ensures its penetration and accumulation in cells, increases the beneficial effects of magnesium.

    Complexes with magnesium and vitamin B6 are prescribed for symptoms of nervous system disorders: fatigue, sleep problems, anxiety, headaches.

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    Per Capsule:
    Magnesium: 200 mg
    Vitamin B6: 15 mg

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    BlueBonnet Nutrition, Magnesium plus B6

    per capsule:
    magnesium: 400 mg
    Vitamin B6: 25 mg

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    Sierra Fit, ZMA

    per capsule:
    magnesium: 150 mg
    vitamin B6: 3. 5 mg
    zinc: 10 mg

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    NOW Foods ZMA

    per capsule:
    magnesium: 150 mg
    vitamin B6: 5 mg
    zinc: 10 mg

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    Magnesium Oxide

    Magnesium Oxide. May be used for people with a tendency to constipation. But this form is characterized by low bioavailability, therefore, if necessary, magnesium oxide is not prescribed to compensate for the lack of magnesium.

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    Magnesium chloride

    Magnesium chloride is popular in topical products: magnesium oil, magnesium bath flakes, sprays, calming, magnesium chloride anxiety.

    Magnesium oil softens the skin and makes hair silky.

    Bathing with magnesium salt improves the quality of sleep, relieves muscle and joint pain.

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    Contraindications. Side effects of magnesium

    Magnesium oxide may cause nausea and diarrhea in people with normal and low acidity.

    Magnesium chelates are well absorbed, but people with poor digestion are advised to divide the dosage into several doses.

    Magnesium citrate reduces iron absorption.

    Magnesium in the form of magnesium malate stimulates the nervous system, recommended for morning use.

    Magnesium orotate is contraindicated in urolithiasis and liver cirrhosis.

    Magnesium taurate is contraindicated in people with a mutation in certain genes that cause the accumulation of taurine in the body.

    Magnesium with aspartic acid - Magnesium aspartate should not be taken in depression and headaches.

    Magnesium chloride is not recommended for people with sensitive skin as it may cause burning and itching.

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    Attention Deficit Disorder and Magnesium B6 in the treatment of ADHD

    The combination of Magnesium B 6 and Ginkgo Biloba in the treatment of children with ADHD, in our opinion, is a major discovery of Israeli medicine in 2010.

    Clinical significance of magnesium:

    Magnesium (Mg) is an extremely important universal element for the regulation of human health. Magnesium is the second most abundant intracellular cation and has been identified as a metabolic cofactor in more than 300 important enzymatic reactions in energy metabolism, protein metabolism, and nucleic acid synthesis. In addition, magnesium has its own channel for the passage of calcium through cell membranes, and this is a necessary component for maintaining the integrity of the cell membrane of the heart, lungs, brain and other important organs and systems.

    Approximately half of the total body magnesium has been shown to be found in soft tissues and the other half in bone. Less than 1% of the total magnesium level is present in the blood, and only about 0.3% in the serum. Therefore, the assessment of the level of magnesium in the fluid through a blood test is inaccurate and approximate.

    Nutritional malnutrition

    It is estimated that 90% of the population of the Western world use diets in which magnesium intake is below the daily requirement . Magnesium deficiency is more common than commonly thought and can lead to cardiovascular disease leading to illness at all stages of life.

    "Magnesium B 6 " - the patient receives magnesium in the form of magnesium lactate dihydrate - the most easily digestible and close to exchange formula.

    "Magnesium B 6 " contains magnesium in the most concentrated form, this leads to a significantly better result.

    Designed for optimal suction

    "Magnesium B 6 " dissolves in gastric juice, where it forms magnesium chloride (MgCl 2 ), which is especially well absorbed and brings such an unusual result.

    Best results are 1 capsule before bed.

    Thus, "Magnesium B 6 " easily provides the daily intake of the daily requirement of magnesium in 1 capsule. This may be helpful for those on a diet.

    Research shows that magnesium is a fundamental element of good health.

    "Magnesium B 6 " has been shown to play a beneficial role in the following diseases:

    • Quite quickly normalizes high blood pressure (especially high "lower" pressure). Against the background of general treatment improves the condition after a stroke. Approximately on the 3-6th day of admission, patients feel lightness in the whole body and higher endurance during physical exertion.
    • Endocrine system
      Confidently reduces high levels of lipids in blood serum, balances sugar levels in diabetes.
    • Women's health
      Indicated even for pregnant women in case of nocturnal calf cramps. Provides the daily requirement of magnesium for a pregnant woman and her fetus. Prevention of preeclampsia, prevention of preterm birth.
      ATTENTION: "MAGNE B 6 " is also the prevention of osteoporosis in pregnant women (tooth decay, increased bone fragility, malnutrition of hair and nails).
    • Children with attention disorders and hyperactivity ADD/ADHD
      In combination with Ginkgo Biloba, which improves cerebral circulation, magnesium balances nerve processes, normalizes the permeability of brain cell membranes, and from about the 3rd month of intake, contributes to a noticeable for teachers and educators to stabilize the attention and social behavior of the child.
    • Pain. Management
      Nocturnal leg cramps, severe migraines, some forms of chronic fatigue.
    • Constipation
      Regulation of mild to moderate bowel disorders - 1-2 tablets Magnesium B 6 in the evening.
    • Alcohol excesses

    Taking 2 tablets Magnesium B 6 in the evening provides a much more stable state of health in the morning.