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The BEST and WORST Forms of Magnesium

The BEST and WORST Forms of Magnesium

FromDr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast


The BEST and WORST Forms of Magnesium

FromDr. Berg’s Healthy Keto and Intermittent Fasting Podcast

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Sep 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Not all magnesium supplements will provide the same benefits! Find out about the best magnesium supplements so you can experience the true benefits of magnesium.

Today, I’m going to tell you about the best magnesium supplements and the worst!

Magnesium is vital for the following:
•Energy production
•Vitamin D function
•Vitamin K2 function
•Preventing kidney stones
•Heart health
•Blood pressure
•Preventing muscle cramps
•Preventing migraines
•Sleep

Magnesium supplements contain different forms of magnesium. Let’s take a look at them, starting with the worst.

1. The worst magnesium - Magnesium oxide is the worst yet most common magnesium supplement. It only has a 4% absorption rate. It’s also very expensive!

2. Magnesium sulfate has a 10% absorption rate and a high laxative effect. It may help relax your muscles superficially.

3. Magnesium orotate has a 15% absorption rate. This form of magnesium can penetrate the cell and increase energy. Magnesium orotate also works as an antioxidant and supports the DNA.

4. Magnesium taurate has a 20% absorption rate and supports heart health, blood pressure, and the nervous system.

5. Magnesium lactate has a 25% absorption rate and is more gentle on the GI system. It supports the cardiovascular system and can improve energy. Magnesium lactate is often used topically, which may be beneficial for your muscles.

6. Magnesium citrate has a 30% absorption rate. It can help prevent kidney stones and is good for cardiovascular issues and blood pressure. It can also help with detoxification.

7. Magnesium malate has a 40% absorption rate. It’s beneficial for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia.

8. Magnesium threonate has a 75% absorption rate. It supports cognitive function and is a good form of magnesium for sleep.

9. The best magnesium - Magnesium glycinate is the most absorbable type of magnesium. There are a lot of magnesium glycinate benefits. It’s gentle on the GI system, helps prevent muscle spasms, supports sleep and relaxation, and reduces stress. Magnesium glycinate may help relieve migraines and won’t interfere with other minerals.

Consider taking 400 mg of magnesium glycinate each night as a maintenance dose. Double this for a therapeutic dose and take throughout the day.
Released:
Sep 20, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Dr. Eric Berg DC, age 53 describes the truth about getting healthy and losing healthy weight. His area of expertise is in the subject of the Ketogenic diet, Intermittent Fasting, weight loss and overall body health. He is the director of Dr. Berg's Nutritionals and author of a best selling book on amazon.com, The New Body Type Guide. He has conducted over 4800 seminars on health related topics. Dr Berg’s YouTube, Facebook and Instagram channels have close to 3 million followers worldwide and have generated over 300 million views.