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February 1, 2025

Magnesium Types, Absorption and elemental Magnesium

 

Magnesium

Type

Benefit

Absorption

% of elemental Mag

Net

L-threonate

Neurological issues/ ADHD, dementia, anxiety, Crosses the blood-brain barrier

90%

8%

7.20

Glycinate: (Organic)

Insomnia/sleep anxiety, stress

80%

14%

11.20

Bisglycinate

leg cramps

 

10%

 

Malate (Organic)

Chronic pain, fatigue

fibromyalgia &chronic fatigue syndrome, Boosts Energy, Muscle Fatigue

60%

15%

9

Chloride

Skin Absorption, Muscle Cramp and relaxation, Hyderation (used in sprays)

60%

47%

28

Taurate (Organic)

Cardiovascular function (improve blood sugar &blood pressure levels)

50-60%

 

 

Orotate:

cardiovascular support , Hearth Health

50-60%

 

 

Hydroxide

Laxative, Antacid

40-50%

 

 

Aspartate

Energy and Metabolic Process

40%

20%

8

Sulfate or Epsom Salt (Inorganic)

Muscle Soreness, detoxify body

Used in Baths for relaxation

30-50%

10%

3

Citrate  (Organic)

Digestion and Constipation

30-40%

16%

4.80

Oxide (Inorganic)

Best for migraine, Laxative, Antacid

4%

60%

2.40

Lactate

Mild support

 

 

 

Carbonate

usually a powder, easily mixed and absorbed

 

 

 

 

Magnesium won't work if you're low in vitamin D. And vitamin D won't work without magnesium.

 

While magnesium oxide has a high percentage of elemental magnesium, it is often less bioavailable compared to forms like magnesium glycinate or citrate, which are better absorbed by the body despite having lower percentages of elemental magnesium

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