Magnesium Supplement

According to SPINS data, magnesium sales in the dietary supplement sector in the U.S. market increased by 44.5% year-on-year. Magnesium supplementation significantly reduces markers of glycemic control: fasting blood glucose and insulin levels and increases antioxidant capacity.
A systematic literature review and meta-analysis reported that magnesium supplementation has the effect of reducing C-reactive protein levels (especially in subjects with CRP > 3 mg/dL).
The recommended dosage for most people is 100 to 500 mg.

In order to meet the needs of the market and different consumers, magnesium supplements are diversified and can be taken in various forms such as powder, capsules or tablets.

1. Magnesium for sleep---magnesium threonate

Magnesium threonate is easily absorbed by the human body. Compared with other magnesium compounds, magnesium threonate has a good ability to increase the level of magnesium ions in the brain.
The advantage of this formulation is that it can cross the blood-brain barrier, which is beneficial to improving cognitive function and brain health.

It plays an important role in regulating mood and sleep quality. Studies have shown that supplementing with magnesium threonate is positively correlated with improved mood and sleep quality.

2. Magnesium taurate

One molecule of magnesium taurine is composed of two molecules of taurine and one molecule of magnesium ion. Therefore, supplementing magnesium taurine is more about supplementing taurine.

Magnesium taurine has a high absorption rate in the gastrointestinal tract and can effectively increase the level of serum magnesium ions. 

In addition to anti-fatigue and anti-oxidation, taurine also has the functions of regulating lipid metabolism, regulating blood sugar, and improving mitochondrial function. Therefore, supplementing magnesium taurine can not only supplement magnesium ions, but also supplement taurine.

Reference

[1].Assessment of bioavailability of Mg from Mg citrate and Mg oxide by measuring urinary excretion in Mg-saturated subjects, Magnes Res. 2019 Aug 1;32(3):63-71