Aliquot #154: Do You Need a Magnesium Supplement?
Aliquot #154: Do You Need a Magnesium Supplement?
Magnesium is easy to get wrong. Many people don't get enough from food, and blood tests don't always tell us whether intake is sufficient. Supplements can help fill the gap, but choosing one can get complicated. Forms like glycinate and L-threonate are promoted for different goals, and the evidence is not always clear. In this Aliquot, I explain how to assess your magnesium intake, increase it through food, and choose supplements based on evidence rather than marketing claims.
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Magnesium is easy to get wrong. Many people don't get enough from food, and blood tests don't always tell us whether intake is sufficient. Supplements can help fill the gap, but choosing one can get complicated. Forms like glycinate and L-threonate are promoted for different goals, and the evidence is not always clear. In this Aliquot, I explain how to assess your magnesium intake, increase it through food, and choose supplements based on evidence rather than marketing claims.
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Why magnesium is essential for DNA repair
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How much magnesium do you need?
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Why blood tests often miss magnesium deficiency
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How much supplemental magnesium is too much?
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Magnesium L-threonate vs. glycinate for cognition and sleep
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Do Epsom salt baths actually relieve muscle cramps?
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Choosing the right magnesium supplement
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When is the best time to take magnesium?
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Can higher doses of magnesium prevent migraines?
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How to get enough magnesium from food and supplements
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