Related Episodes for How to Choose a Magnesium Supplement

“In a previous episode, entitled "Maximizing Your Mitochondria with Magnesium," we learned that 45% of the US population is deficient in magnesium and the important role magnesium plays in mitochondrial function and how this relates to exercise performance by ensuring your muscle cells have the highest oxidative capacity (ability to produce ATP or "energy") possible.”

“In animal studies, high doses of magnesium in the form of magnesium L-threonate have been shown to cross the blood-brain barrier readily and coincide with improvements in cognitive function.”

“In this clip from Dr. Rhonda Patrick's appearance on Katie Couric's Next Question, she explains why magnesium supports both immediate energy needs and long-term cellular maintenance. Magnesium serves as a cofactor for more than 300 enzymes and helps maintain DNA structure, replication, and repair systems.”

“Other cohorts have produced less consistent cancer findings, so the strongest practical message is to meet magnesium needs through foods such as leafy greens, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains, with supplements individualized for diet, kidney function, and medications.”

“In this Institute for Functional Medicine excerpt, Dr. Rhonda Patrick says about half of U.S. adults do not meet adequate magnesium intake and gives an average adult RDA near 400 milligrams per day, with sex-specific variation.”

“If your magnesium levels are inadequate, then your ability to boost mitochondrial number during HIT will be dampened, thus, compromising performance and the mitochondrial mass you would have otherwise gained as a consequence of your hard work and effort.”

“She highlights its roles in brain health and homocysteine metabolism. Product quality matters for omega-3 supplements because these fats oxidize readily; she favors products with third-party testing for oxidation and labeled EPA and DHA content, with algal oil as a vegan option.”

“It suggests that when the body runs low on essential vitamins or minerals, it doesn't distribute them evenly. Instead, it prioritizes urgent survival tasks, like keeping the heart beating or clotting blood, over long-term maintenance, such as repairing DNA or defending against oxidative damage.”

“In this Aliquot, I'm joined by exercise-oncology researcher Dr. Kerry Courneya to identify and prioritize the lifestyle behaviors that account for much of the difference in cancer risk and have the greatest long-term impact.”

“Physical activity, sleep, light exposure, heat, and certain nutrients may all affect systems involved in mood regulation, including inflammation, circadian rhythms, neuroplasticity, and brain energy metabolism. In this Aliquot, Drs.”