Magnesium: What Does It Do & Should You Take a Supplement?

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Magnesium is an essential mineral that quietly supports over 300 processes in the body, yet so many of us aren’t getting enough. From steady heart rhythms and relaxed muscles to deeper sleep, calmer moods, and better digestion, magnesium is a true unsung hero of health.

We’ll explore the different forms of magnesium and discuss how to know if you might benefit from taking a supplement. You’ll also learn the best ways to take magnesium, how much is safe, and simple food sources that can naturally boost your intake.

Whether you’re curious about sleep hacks, muscle recovery, or heart health, this episode gives you practical, science-backed information about magnesium and magnesium supplements.

Research Sources

Magnesium

https://www.webmd.com/diet/supplement-guide-magnesium

Magnesium

https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/

Challenges in the Diagnosis of Magnesium Status

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6163803/

Subclinical magnesium deficiency: a principal driver of cardiovascular disease and a public health crisis

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5786912/

Magnesium - Uses, Side Effects, and More

https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-998/magnesium#overview

Dietary Magnesium and Cardiovascular Disease: A Review with Emphasis in Epidemiological Studies

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5852744/#:~:text=Higher%20levels%20of%20circulating%20Mg,disease%20and%20coronary%20heart%20disease.

Regulation of structural and functional synapse density by L-threonate through modulation of intraneuronal magnesium concentration

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27178134/

Dirt Poor: Have Fruits and Vegetables Become Less Nutritious?

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/soil-depletion-and-nutrition-loss/

Changes in USDA food composition data for 43 garden crops, 1950 to 1999

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15637215/