Best magnesium supplement on Reddit
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#1
Magnesium Glycinate
4.6
(16)
"Magnesium glycinate worked SO well for me!"
"I feel like magnesium glycinate is the best option for me."
"Magnesium glycinate. [Source and info about it is here]."
"I’ve taken Magnesium Glycinate for years, it works wonders!"
"I’m taking Magnesium glycinate for sleep."
"That said, magnesium glycinate is one I will keep taking."
"II would suggest magnesium glycinate, its good for sleep, anxiety, and muscle cramps."
"I take it before bed to help me get to sleep and improve sleep quality."
"The best form IMO is magnesium glycinate."
"Magnesium glycinate"
#2
Not Specified
4.4
(8)
"I immediately noticed a difference."
"It puts me to friggen sleep."
"Over your body, yes"
"Absorbs better than orally."
"Was the most effective of they types they were comparing."
"Works well."
"Works for me."
#3
Magnesium Citrate
4.1
(8)
"Was the only thing that helped me sleep again."
"Magnesium citrate 80% bioavailability"
"Magnesium citrate!"
"I've tried a few and Citrate works the best for me."
"Low dose Citrate works for me, just take it well after dinner."
"Magnesium Citrate is the easiest to digest"
"Myprotein magnesium citrate."
"I take a magnesium citrate pill twice a day - once in the morning, once before bed."
#4
Calm
4.1
(7)
"I've used Natural Vitality Calm. It's a powder and can be mixed into any beverage."
"CALM magnesium"
"I take heart calm, they're not too big"
"I take the calm magnesium drink a bit before bed and I do find it works well for me."
"Calm magnesium powder ( this is a brand) it’s magnesium carbonate."
"I like Natural Calm or just your regular GNC pills."
"I use the calm brand. Unflavored. Regular and magnesium plus calcium."
#5
Pure Encapsulations
4.8
(6)
"Pure Encapsulations is a really good brand."
"I take pure encapsulations glycinate for sleep."
"All their supplements are top-notch, so go that route with magnesium."
"Is what I would recommend."
"If you want to improve your sleep, Glycinate is great!"
"Magnesium L-Threonate (Magtein) is good."
#6
Nootropics Depot
4.7
(6)
"I switched over to ND's Micromag a couple months ago and couldn't be happier."
"Micromag is fantastic."
"Try either Magnesium glycinate or ND’s MicroMag. MicroMag is a patented, highly bioavailable from of magnesium."
"It’s essentially undebatable that micromag from NootropicsDepot is the most bioavailable form."
"Micromag from Nootropics Depot."
"Mag Gylcinate. 400mg a night."
#7
Any Brand
4.5
(6)
"Magnesium taurate works really well for me!"
"The only thing that helps with my heart arrhythmia/palpitations."
"For relaxing muscles, I would think magnesium taurate would be the best."
"Magnesium Glycinate is what my doctor recommended."
"Magnesium glycinate is the one most likely to stick around in your body and create changes."
"Magnesium glycinate is best for muscle recovery."
#8
Magnesium Malate
4.4
(5)
"For me, it’s malate."
"Magnesium malate. Hands down."
"Magnesium malate (taken during the day) is great for healthy muscle fibers and energy production."
"According to magnesium expert morley robbins, its magnesium malate during the day, and glycinate in the evening."
"I use Magnesium Malate. I used to take 2-3 a day but I have dialed it back to 1 and feel fine."
#9
Chelated Magnesium
4.3
(4)
"I noticed when I casually bought a different type/dose the symptoms came straight back and stopped when I went back to the Chelated magnesium"
"It can't hurt to try. Works pretty well for me."
"I just find a chelated one and that seems to work"
"They don't cause the bowel issues of citrate and other forms."
#10
Doctor's Best
5.0
(3)
"Get it on Amazon."
"Magnesium glycinate is usually recommended as the first choice."
"I like the Drs Best brand of mag glycinate."
#11
Magnesium L-Threonate
4.7
(3)
"Is considered 'the best' because it crosses the bbb."
"Is my favourite by far."
"L threonate is the best for brain health."
#12
Magnesium Chloride
4.3
(3)
"The best magnesium is chloride, its the one that is the most absorbed by the body."
"I use Magnesium Chloride transdermally."
"I've tried several types, but magnesium chloride works best for me."
#13
Natural Vitality
4.0
(3)
"Natural Vitality."
"When I first started using Natural Calm (just the regular variety) it would put me right to sleep."
"I have Natural Calm but I don't use it for sleep, just boosting my electrolytes. I have heard great things though and it gets good reviews."
#14
NOW
4.0
(3)
"Better absorbed forms of magnesium supplements include glycinate and citrate."
"Generally speaking, NOW supps are good."
"NOW supps are good."
#15
Natural Calm
5.0
(2)
"Try Natural Calm."
"I see Natural Calm recommended frequently."
#16
BioOptimizers
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had great results with BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough."
"Magnesium breakthrough by BioOptimizers."
#17
Slow-Mag
5.0
(2)
"It has done the trick thankfully. I have had no issue with it."
"I've been taking Slow-Mag for about 2 weeks and there is a real noticeable difference in my anxiety and insomnia."
#18
Magtein
5.0
(2)
"Is a good L-Threonate."
"I’ve also been taking Magtein for 2 years, as it’s apparently the best."
#19
Magnesium Bisglycinate
4.5
(2)
"Magnesium Bisglycinate 100%..."
"I take magnesium bisglycinate at night.. I think it helps."
#20
Doctors Best
4.5
(2)
"I use Doctors Best chelated mag glycinate. It doesn't upset my tum at high doses."
"Doctors Best tablets off of amazon."
#21
Thorne
4.5
(2)
"Thorne magnesium bis is best"
"I'm using Thorne Magnesium Citramate."
#22
Life Extension
4.0
(2)
"I’ve never had trouble with it."
"I think it's a correct brand."
#23
Magnesium Oil
4.0
(2)
"Oil rubbed directly into skin post workout."
"I use magnesium but find it much better fine via the topical (magnesium oil) route."
#24
Glycinate
4.0
(2)
"Oxide tends to make me have diarrhea, so I take glycinate, and also slow mag."
"Glycinate has no digestion side effects for most people."
#25
Magnesium Aspartate
4.0
(2)
"Magnesium aspartate for me. Just be careful not to take it near the transplant medications."
"Magnesium Aspartate. Easy on the digestion. Well absorbed."
#26
Magnesium Oxide
4.0
(2)
"I have tried many forms of magnesium and find mag oxide from the general store is best."
"I take magnesium oxide 500 mg, standard OTC supplement."
#27
Nature Made
4.0
(2)
"Check the nature made extra strength magnesium oxide 400mg or the Magnesium Glycinate 500mg."
"You can check the nature made extra strength magnesium oxide 400mg."
#28
Swisse
4.0
(2)
"I've used the flavoured powder before."
"Comes in Orange and Berry flavour."
#29
High Absorption Magnesium Complex
5.0
(1)
"Really helps with muscle cramps when working out."
#30
Seven Mineral
5.0
(1)
"Have you tried pure magnesium oil? It works so much better for my husband than the tablets."
#31
Kal
5.0
(1)
"I use Kal magnesium malate. One pill in am and one in pm."
#32
Calcium and Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"My preference for promoting restful sleep would be a ratio of 3 to 1 Calcium to Magnesium."
#33
Sublingual Angstrom Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"I use a sublingual angstrom mag and also mag glycinate chelate."
#34
Magnesium Bisglycinate and Magnesium Citrate
5.0
(1)
"I’d recommend using a combo of magnesium bisglycinate and magnesium citrate."
#35
Optimal Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"I like seeking health optimal magnesium."
#36
Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Threonate
5.0
(1)
"Glycinate for sleep, threonate for cognition."
#37
Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Orotate
5.0
(1)
"Glycinate or orotate are best in terms of absorption."
#38
Magnesium Malate and Magnesium Glycinate
5.0
(1)
"I take 200mg magnesium malate in the morning for energy production and muscle health, and 200mg magnesium glycinate for stress and sleep support."
#39
Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Bisglycinate
5.0
(1)
"Magnesium Glycinate or bisglycinate works well for me."
#40
Magnesium Threonate and Magnesium Malate
5.0
(1)
"Threonate for cognition, glycinate for sleep. But also magnesium malate is very good for muscle soreness."
#41
MagEnhance Magnesium Supplement
5.0
(1)
"I’ve used this one. Has all the types listed above in one."
#42
Amway
5.0
(1)
"I use Cal-Mag-D from Amway. 2-3x's a day."
#43
Magnesium Biglycinate
5.0
(1)
"Magnesium biglycinate made a huge difference to my sleep."
#44
Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"It honestly helped a lot with my anxiety and muscle aches."
#45
High Potency Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend."
#46
Magnesium with Inositol
5.0
(1)
"I like to take magnesium alongside inositol, it helps to relax the body and mind."
#47
Cymbiotika
5.0
(1)
"I use Cymbiotika’s Magnesium L-Threonate supplement because it comes in liposomal form."
#48
Qunol
5.0
(1)
"Qunol Magnesium Glycinate."
#49
Citrate and Glycinate
4.0
(1)
"Citrate and glycinate are good."
#50
Nature Made Magnesium Oxide
4.0
(1)
"Nature Made Magnesium Oxide Tablets work great for sleep."
#51
Magnesium Glycinate and L-Threonate
4.0
(1)
"The glycinate and l-threonate seem to have the highest bioavailability with no gastro upset."
#52
Mag Plus Protein
4.0
(1)
"My doctor recommended this one specifically but I don’t need to take mag any more."
#53
Magnesium Mix
4.0
(1)
"Most forms work fine this one is a mix of 3 good forms."
#54
Magnesium Taurate Tablets
4.0
(1)
"I use magnesium taurate tablets in my water."
#55
Concentrace Minerals Drops
4.0
(1)
"Concentrace minerals drops & it’s a liquid."
#56
Magnesium Threonate
4.0
(1)
"I just started using threonate and find that it helps me sleep through the night."
#57
Magnesium Glycinate/Bisglycinate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium glycinate/bisglycinate, and you need 400mg."
#58
Magnesium Malate and Acetyl Taurate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium Malate and magnesium acetyl taurate have the highest absorption."
#59
Magnesium Ascorbate
4.0
(1)
"I personally prefer Magnesium Ascorbate because it’s an easy way to get Magnesium and Vitamin C."
#60
Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops
4.0
(1)
"Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops."
#61
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray
4.0
(1)
"I bought a magnesium spray on Amazon."
#62
Magnesium Glycinate and Lysinate
4.0
(1)
"I personally enjoy glycinate and lysinate."
#63
Calm Magnesium
4.0
(1)
"Calm magnesium. Powder or gummies work well."
#64
Swanson
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium Taurate: https://www.swansonvitamins.com/p/swanson-premium-magnesium-taurate-100-mg-120-tabs"
#65
Bioptemizers
4.0
(1)
"Bioptemizers has a mag supp with every form in it"
#66
Fast and Up
4.0
(1)
"Take ZMA combination."
#67
Bioglan
4.0
(1)
"I take the bioglan ZMA."
#68
Bulk Nutrients
4.0
(1)
"Bulk Nutrients Electrolyte Blend."
#69
Metagenics, Thorne, Pure Encapsulations, Life Extension, Now, Swanson
4.0
(1)
"Type of magnesium depends on what effects you want."
#70
Liquid Magnesium
4.0
(1)
"I use various kinds of liquid magnesium as they seem to have a better absorption rate."
#71
Organixx
4.0
(1)
"The Organixx brand does provide a blend of different types of magnesium."
#72
Chelated Biglycinate
4.0
(1)
"For myself chelated Biglycinate."
#73
Sucrosmial Magnesium
4.0
(1)
"Sucrosmial magnesium is absorbed better than most other forms."
#74
Calm Gummies
4.0
(1)
"For me, I take magnesium citrate. 'Calm Gummies'."
#75
CalmX
4.0
(1)
"CalmX."
#76
Glycinate and Bisglycinate
3.0
(1)
"I love Glycinate and bisglycinate."
#77
Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate
2.0
(1)
"I've supplemented with Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate chalated for dehydration while on keto, but didn't notice any difference."
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