Magnesium
Every Learn article filed under Magnesium. Written by a nurse, with the sources linked at the end of each one. See all articles.
The Articles
Can You Take Magnesium With Protein? A Simple Morning and Night Routine
Protein in the morning, magnesium at night: why each fits its time of day, the honest take on glycine and synergy, a sample day, how to...
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Magnesium Glycinate vs Citrate vs Oxide (and Buffered vs Non-Buffered)
Glycinate is gentle, citrate is well absorbed but can loosen stools, and oxide carries a lot of magnesium that is poorly absorbed. A side-by-side table, plus...
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Magnesium for Sleep: Which Type Works Best?
No form of magnesium is proven best for sleep, and the research is promising but limited. What the trials found, how the forms compare, magnesium vs...
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Magnesium Glycinate vs Bisglycinate: Are They the Same?
Glycinate and bisglycinate are two names for the same compound. What "chelated," "fully reacted" and Chelamax mean, and the one label line that tells you whether...
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Magnesium Glycinate for Women Over 40: What It Supports and How to Take It
Women over 40 need about 320mg of magnesium a day from food and supplements. A nurse on what glycinate supports, food sources first, dosage and safety...
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Magnesium Glycinate Side Effects: What's Normal and What's Not
Most people notice no side effects from magnesium glycinate. What is normal, what is not, why buffered products cause more stomach trouble, and who should check...
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When to Take Magnesium Glycinate: Morning or Night?
Most people take magnesium glycinate in the evening, but consistency matters more than the clock. How long before bed, with or without food, and how to...
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Magnesium for Perimenopause and Menopause: What It Can and Can't Do
Magnesium is not a menopause treatment, but it matters in midlife. A nurse's honest look at sleep, hot flashes, cramps and bones, daily targets, and when...
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Buffered vs Non-Buffered Magnesium Glycinate: How to Read the Label
Buffered magnesium glycinate is usually cut with magnesium oxide. Here is what that means for absorption and your stomach, and how to read any magnesium label...
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