WHAT IS THE BEST MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENT?

If you’ve searched for the best magnesium supplement, you’ve probably noticed there are dozens of options. As a physiotherapist and physical education teacher, this is one of the questions I get asked most often – by patients in the clinic, by athletes I train with, and by people who are simply tired of feeling tired.

The truth is: the best magnesium depends on what your body needs. Not all forms are created equal – and choosing the wrong one means you won’t get the results you’re looking for.

In my professional experience, the two most researched, best – absorbed forms are magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate. They’re the most researched, best–absorbed option available, and each serves a different purpose.

BEST MAGNESIUM FOR SLEEP AND STRESS: MAGNESIUM GLYCINATE

If you struggle with poor sleep, anxiety, or constant muscle tension, magnesium glycinate is likely your best option. It is bound to the amino acid glycine, which has its own calming effect on the nervous system – making this combination particulary powerful for winding down at night.

In my physiotherapy practice, I regulary work with people who describe the same pattern: exhausted by the end of the day but unable to switch off once they’re in bed. Magnesium Glycinate is the form I reach for in those cases. It’s also the gentles on the stomach, wich matters for anyone with digestive sensitivity.

Best for: sleep, anxiety, stress, muscle tension, sensitive digestion.

Necessity Magnesium Glycinate – formulated for high absorption and nighttime recovery.

When to take it: 1 hour before bed.

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By Joana | Physical Education Teacher & Physiotherapist

References

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