Just to expand on this, since I’ve done considerable research, we should supplement with upwards of 800-1000mg per day, plus what comes from food, in no more than ~200mg at a time. Do NOT take oxide form; it does not absorb (only like 4% is absorbable). Take Glycinate or malate. Even citrate is not that absorbable.
Because magnesium is our major relaxing mineral, our bodies will purge it in high doses when we’re stressed out, as our bodies are preparing us for fight or flight. It then becomes a self fulfilling prospect as the lower in mag you are the more stressed you are. The more stressed you are the more your body purges your mag. The key is to take the right form (even the brand matters), the right amount and do it consistently.
Hi!
Can you please FReep mail me your iodine co-factors, so I can refer to them easily. Thanks SJ-2001!
My Dr recommended Magnesium L-Threonate because it crossed the blood brain barrier more effectively. Your opinion?
Centrum Silver uses the oxide form - just 50 mg.
Sodium makes magnesium last longer. Salt food to taste. Sugar increases absorption of magnesium.