Which magnesium supplement is BEST? // The pharmacist says...

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Many people are abjectly confused when it comes to selecting a proper magnesium supplement, and rightly so. Seemingly countless options are available, and quality information that may reveal which supplements are superior is difficult to locate. As a pharmacist, I am well-equipped to address this subject and provide clarity and guidelines to help you solve this complicated problem.

In this video, we discuss the wide variety of magnesium supplements that are available (e.g., magnesium citrate, magnesium glycinate, magnesium malate, magnesium taurate, magnesium orotate, magnesium oxide), searching for clues that may reveal which supplements are superior. The bulk of this discussion focuses on determining which forms of magnesium are best absorbed from the gastrointenstinal tract. We also other issues such as impurities and inaccuracies in labeling.

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Walker AF, Marakis G, Christie S, Byng M. Mg citrate found more bioavailable than other Mg preparations in a randomised, double-blind study. Magnes Res. 2003;16(3):183-191.

Puścion-Jakubik A, Bartosiewicz N, Socha K. Is the Magnesium Content in Food Supplements Consistent with the Manufacturers' Declarations?. Nutrients. 2021;13(10):3416. Published 2021 Sep 28. doi:10.3390/nu13103416

Kappeler D, Heimbeck I, Herpich C, Naue N, Höfler J, Timmer W, Michalke B. Higher bioavailability of magnesium citrate as compared to magnesium oxide shown by evaluation of urinary excretion and serum levels after single-dose administration in a randomized cross-over study. BMC Nutrition. 2017 Dec;3(1):1-2.

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