| Food Source Elemental (Sea-Mag) |
Sources from live algae. Easily absorbed and well tolerated. |
All conditions |
| Magnesium Aspartate (Hanan) |
When combined with potassium, it benefits overstressed muscles. |
Chronic Fatigue |
| Magnesium (Bi) Glycinate |
In studies, this form has excellent bioavailability and a minimal laxative effect. Sometimes combined with magnesium oxide. |
Muscle cramps, Bone Health, Sleep, Digestion |
| Magnesium Chelate (Bound to Hydrolyzed Veg Protein) |
Cost effective. The complex protein may slow down absorption. |
General health |
| Magnesium Citrate (Bound to citric acid) |
Cost effective. Studies show more than half of a supplemental dose is well absorbed by the body. |
General health |
| Magnesium Hydroxide (Cleansemore) |
Not well absorbed into the body so has a strong effect on bowel by drawing water into the colon. |
Laxative |
| Magnesium Oxide (Naka, Pure Lab combos) |
Poorly absorbed so greatest effect is on the bowels by attracting moisture to the colon. Reduce excess stomach acid. |
Laxative, Antacid |
| Magnesium Malate (Bound to malic acid) |
Malic acid plays a role in the citric acid cyle thereby increasing energy production, feeding mitochondria, and reducing pain. |
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue |
| Magnesium Taurate (Bound to taurine) |
Magnesium and taurine improve cardiac function, regulate blood pressure, and improve insulin resistance. |
Cardiovascular health, Type 2 Diabetes |
| Magnesium Threonate (Unified with threonine) |
This form crosses the blood/brain barrier. Studies show it can improve memory. |
Dementia, Alzheimer's, Memory Problems |
| Magnesium / Hawthorn (Naka) |
Combined for convenience. |
High or Low Blood Pressure |
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| Magnesium Chloride |
Used topically for pain, swelling, and stiffness. May help migraine sufferers when messaged into the base of the neck and shoulders. |
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| Magnesium Sulfate |
Epsom Salts - in foot baths or bathtubs for detoxification, pain relief, and to reduce inflammation |
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