Magnesium: Are you getting enough?

[rickismom]

7 Magnesium-Rich Foods to Help Improve Your Sleep—and Your Mood

Looking for a better night’s sleep or to boost your mood? Experts share the best foods to help you reach your needed magnesium intake naturally.

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[Sass Muffin]

I take 350mg of magnesium glycinate every night before bed.
It's the best type.
Mag oxide is basically useless.
Many people don't realize they are on the low end of the spectrum and wonder why they have symptoms.

 

[rickismom]

I take 350mg of magnesium glycinate every night before bed.
It's the best type.
Mag oxide is basically useless.
Many people don't realize they are on the low end of the spectrum and wonder why they have symptoms.

Exactly!

 

[Kathleen]

I did not know about Mag oxide being useless. Where do I find the better product? A link to it would be appreciated.

 

[rickismom]

I did not know about Mag oxide being useless. Where do I find the better product? A link to it would be appreciated.

https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/types-of-magnesium-supplements-best-use-and-benefits-for-your-health/#:~:text=Chelated%20magnesium%20%E2%80%94%20magnesium%20that's%20bonded,it%20is%20absorbed%20less%20efficiently.

 

[Kathleen]

Thanks, but I did not see a recommended supplement. Are there any that are TNT?

 

[Sass Muffin]

Thanks, but I did not see a recommended supplement. Are there any that are TNT?

Here you go.

The Best and Worst Forms of Magnesium: 6 Types

Tons of people, probably including you listening to this right now, are not getting enough magnesium. And this is a big deal because magnesium is used by the body for over 300 different enzymatic reactions (1). Not

www.restartmed.com

 

[Kathleen]

I was strongly recommended to add a magnesium supplement due to a variety of issues. It tears up my tummy. After seeing this thread, I went with a supposedly kinder variation and the same thing happened. I think I am going to have to focus on foods that naturally have magnesium in it.