Best magnesium to supplement (based on current evidence) | Rhonda Patrick
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Magnesium is an essential nutrient readily available in the diet from dark leafy greens or nuts. Although clinical deficiency is rare, over time, deficiencies can lead to DNA damage. Magnesium is available in supplemental form but may cause some gastrointestinal distress. In this clip, Dr. Rhonda Patrick talks about the importance of obtaining adequate magnesium and describes her strategies, including her preferred dietary magnesium supplement.
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