Magnesium Supplement reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 182 Reddit reviews across 38 subreddits and 72 posts to rank the best Magnesium Supplement brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/Supplements, r/Biohackers, r/Fitness_India, r/magnesium, r/migraine. Top-rated brands include Magnesium Glycinate (4.5/5), Any Brand (4.5/5), Nootropics Depot (4.6/5).
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Reviews182
Subreddits38
Posts72
Brands84
Products49
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#1
Magnesium Glycinate
4.5
(20)
"Huberman podcast on peptides says magnesium glycinate combined with Pinealon works really well."
"Magnesium Glycinate is the best for daily use with a high absorbability."
"Seconding Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate."
"Pure Encapsulations Magnesium Glycinate is a great starting point."
"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."
#2
Any Brand
4.5
(10)
"My favorite is magnesium threonate. No digestive upset."
"Magnesium taurate works really well for me!"
"Magnesium L-Threonate is the best for nootropic / sleep use."
"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."
"Try time-release magnesium malate."
"Magnesium sucrosomial works for me with low stomach acid."
"Magnesium glycinate is best for muscle recovery."
#3
Nootropics Depot
4.6
(7)
"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."
"Nootropics depot has some really good supplements. They have very transparent testing data as well!"
"I don't really know how you can do better than nootropics depot with their competitive pricing and their extensive third-party testing."
"Micromag from Nootropics Depot."
#4
Magnesium Malate
4.3
(7)
"For me, it’s malate."
"Magnesium malate. Hands down."
"Recommend that you evaluate these two potential options."
"I use magnesium malate. Just mix the powder into any of your meals."
"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."
#5
Pure Encapsulations
4.8
(6)
"My doc requested that I take 240mg of Magnesium Glycinate per day. I use the Pure Encapsulations brand."
"Pure Encapsulations is a really good brand."
"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!"
"Pure Encapsulation"
#6
Magnesium Citrate
4.0
(7)
"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."
#7
Calm
4.2
(5)
"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 like Natural Calm or just your regular GNC pills."
"I use the calm brand. Unflavored. Regular and magnesium plus calcium."
#8
Magtein
5.0
(4)
"I've tried so many types of magnesium and finally settled on MagTein. It works for me better than any of the others."
"It’s the only one that crosses the blood brain barrier and has very little laxative effect."
"It’s helped me more than magnesium citrate."
"I’ve also been taking Magtein for 2 years, as it’s apparently the best."
#9
Bioptimizers
4.8
(4)
"I use Bioptimizers magnesium breakthrough which has all 7 forms of magnesium in it. Not cheap but it works really well and covers all my bases!"
"It has all 7 types of magnesium in 1 pill so you get the benefits from all of them."
"I stick to 1 dose of bioptimizers daily."
"I use bioptimizers brand magnesium supplement. Seems to work well for me."
#10
Magnesium L-Threonate
4.5
(4)
"Is considered 'the best' because it crosses the bbb."
"Is my favourite by far."
"Quality wise I'll unfortunately recommend magnesium l-threonate."
"L threonate is the best for brain health."
#11
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."
#12
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."
#13
Not Specified
5.0
(3)
"I immediately noticed a difference."
"It puts me to friggen sleep."
#14
Doctors Best
4.7
(3)
"I have now bought Doctors best magnesium glycinate from iHerb and it’s actually way cheaper than MGD3 and you know what you are getting."
"I use Doctors Best chelated mag glycinate. It doesn't upset my tum at high doses."
"Doctors best or healthy origins"
#15
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."
#16
Naturaltein
4.3
(3)
"Switched to mag glycinate (500ish mg) by naturaltein. The results have been far better- good sleep, recovery etc."
"Naturaltein for magnesium glycinate and Healthyhey for zinc citrate"
"You can also go with Naturaltein Magnesium glycinate, nice sale is going on."
#17
Kirkland
4.3
(3)
"The magnesium glycinate from Kirkland is amazing. Puts me to sleep like a baby, and zero digestive issues."
"I prefer kirkland magnesium bisglycinate for sleep/relaxing purposes."
"I buy both Kirkland mag bis-glycinate and Kirkland mag citrate. They're both fine, my wife and I have been using them for years without issue."
#18
NOW
4.0
(3)
"I've taken Now brand and Doublewood with no issues."
"Generally speaking, NOW supps are good."
"NOW supps are good."
#19
Magnesium Bisglycinate
4.0
(3)
"Magnesium Bisglycinate 100%..."
"I take magnesium bisglycinate at night.. I think it helps."
"I take Magnesium Bisglycinate. This was recommended to me because it apparently can help both digestion and sleep."
#20
Life Extension
4.0
(3)
"I like mine from Life Extension. 500mg (as magnesium oxide, citrate and succinate). Works wonders for me."
"I’ve never had trouble with it."
"I think it's a correct brand."
#21
Trexgenics
3.7
(3)
"Trexgenics is exported and is us fda approved, so atleast the gmp bit is sorted. They have a whole lot of supplements and i have taken their multivitamin, zinc + magnesium supplement"
"Try the brand trexgenics. It's available on Amazon also."
"Trexgenics"
#22
BioOptimizers
5.0
(2)
"I’ve had great results with BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough."
"Magnesium breakthrough by BioOptimizers."
#23
Optimal Magnesium
4.5
(2)
"I like seeking health optimal magnesium."
"Recommend that you evaluate these two potential options."
#24
Natural Calm
4.0
(2)
"I find that the mix gives me benefit the straight Mg does not."
"I take Natural Calm"
#25
Natural Vitality
4.0
(2)
"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."
#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
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."
#28
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."
#29
Magnesium Threonate
4.0
(2)
"Magnesium Threonate is another form you could try"
"I just started using threonate and find that it helps me sleep through the night."
#30
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."
#31
Unived
3.5
(2)
"Unived"
"I am currently using Unived. Not sure about best, but looks effective to me."
#32
Naturaltien
3.5
(2)
"Try naturaltien using it for 15 days so far no issues"
"Naturaltien"
#33
MegaFood Magnesium
5.0
(1)
"I recommend MegaFood magnesium which has three of the best absorbed forms (glycinate, malate and citrate)."
#34
BioTrace
5.0
(1)
"Get something like the BioTrace Magnesium Bisglycinate, clean as fuck formulation with no nasty additives and super high absorption so it's not gonna give you the shits like other magnesiums."
#35
Mag Glycine Gummies
5.0
(1)
"They’re freaking SOUR GRAPE flavor, and they’re insanely delicious."
#36
Magnositol
5.0
(1)
"It's a combo of magnesium glycinate and inositol - great for sleep and relaxation."
#37
Not specified
5.0
(1)
"Magnesium bisglycinaat."
#38
High Absorption Magnesium Complex
5.0
(1)
"Really helps with muscle cramps when working out."
#39
Slow-Mag
5.0
(1)
"I've been taking Slow-Mag for about 2 weeks and there is a real noticeable difference in my anxiety and insomnia."
#40
Oceans Organic
5.0
(1)
"The best magnesium glycinate that I ever had is from oceans organic. I have leg cramps because I’m almost 65 and it absolutely takes them away."
#41
NutriBio
4.0
(1)
"I'm a fan of NutriBio for everything. Good reputation, 3rd party tested, simple packaging, and great price point."
#42
Costco
4.0
(1)
"The magnesium citrate gummies from Costco are my favorite. No giant pill to swallow and they help keep you regular too."
#43
Double Wood
4.0
(1)
"Double Wood Magnesium Complex. A blend containing 8 different forms of magnesium."
#44
Solaray
4.0
(1)
"Solaray magnesium glysinate. They have a proprietary chelation process in-house and produce superior supplements that are thoroughly tested."
#45
Nutralife
4.0
(1)
"I bought and took Magnesium Hi-Zorb from Nutralife, and it's been pretty good for me so far. I haven't had any tummy issues with it."
#46
Designs for Health
4.0
(1)
"My doctor recommends designs for health. It is pricey."
#47
Nutricost
4.0
(1)
"I now use the cheapest available bulk option off of amazon (nutricost) i use mag glycinate since it does not mess with my gut and potassium citrate since its the fastest absorption."
#48
Nature's Best Magnesium
4.0
(1)
"I have nature's best magnesium, I've read that type 2 diabetics are typically quite low in magnesium."
#49
MagTech
4.0
(1)
"I like MagTech by Natural Stacks because it combines three forms - glycinate, l-threonate and taurate."
#50
Kappa
4.0
(1)
"My sleep improved even more by taking zinc and magnesium."
#51
Wellspring
4.0
(1)
"Wellspring is a good option and it works well for my partner."
#52
Target
4.0
(1)
"Works for me. cheap. buy it at target."
#53
Now
4.0
(1)
"Now makes a Magnesium Transporters I take. It has Magnesium Citrate, Taurinate, Malate, Glycinate and Aspartate. I haven't noticed T reduction but I sleep way better."
#54
Magnesium Glycinate and Lysinate
4.0
(1)
"I personally enjoy glycinate and lysinate."
#55
Sports Research
4.0
(1)
"Costco is now selling a Magnesium Threonate. I am taking it before bed and sleeping like a bagy!"
#56
Pure
4.0
(1)
"I take “pure” brand magnesium glycinate"
#57
Vital Nutrients
4.0
(1)
"A Malate and Glycinate blend by Vital Nutrients"
#58
Pharmed Ltd
4.0
(1)
"Look into MGD3. It's a Magnesium Glycinate supplement from a pharmacy company."
#59
Seeking Health
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium malate from Seeking Health. Additive free - powder."
#60
Source Naturals
4.0
(1)
"I like ultra mag by source naturals. Although, the pills are kind of large."
#61
Nature Made Magnesium Oxide
4.0
(1)
"Nature Made Magnesium Oxide Tablets work great for sleep."
#62
Inlife
4.0
(1)
"I gave up and now i take inlife vitamin d3 10k iu with inlife magneisum glycinate"
#63
Swisse
4.0
(1)
"I recommend Swisse Magnesium or MgD3 Tab from pharmacy"
#64
Thorne Multivitamin
4.0
(1)
"Honestly, my multivitamin brand is Thorne, the magnesium content in it is pretty high."
#65
Citrate and Glycinate
4.0
(1)
"Citrate and glycinate are good."
#66
Magnesium Glycinate and L-Threonate
4.0
(1)
"The glycinate and l-threonate seem to have the highest bioavailability with no gastro upset."
#67
Mag Plus Protein
4.0
(1)
"My doctor recommended this one specifically but I don’t need to take mag any more."
#68
Magnesium Mix
4.0
(1)
"Most forms work fine this one is a mix of 3 good forms."
#69
Magnesium Taurate Tablets
4.0
(1)
"I use magnesium taurate tablets in my water."
#70
Concentrace Minerals Drops
4.0
(1)
"Concentrace minerals drops & it’s a liquid."
#71
Mag07
4.0
(1)
"Mag07"
#72
Magnesium Glycinate/Bisglycinate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium glycinate/bisglycinate, and you need 400mg."
#73
Magnesium Malate and Acetyl Taurate
4.0
(1)
"Magnesium Malate and magnesium acetyl taurate have the highest absorption."
#74
Magnesium Ascorbate
4.0
(1)
"I personally prefer Magnesium Ascorbate because it’s an easy way to get Magnesium and Vitamin C."
#75
Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops
4.0
(1)
"Concentrace Trace Mineral Drops."
#76
Ancient Minerals Magnesium Oil Spray
4.0
(1)
"I bought a magnesium spray on Amazon."
#77
Nbpure
4.0
(1)
"Nbpure mag07 Oxygen Cleanse"
#78
Metagenics
4.0
(1)
"Have heard good things about the metagenics brand"
#79
Calm Magnesium
4.0
(1)
"Calm magnesium. Powder or gummies work well."
#80
Rugby
4.0
(1)
"Mine's prescription from my local pharmacy. It's magnesium oxide rugby brand. 400 mg twice a day has been keeping my levels in check."
#81
Biotrex
3.0
(1)
"Biotrex"
#82
Tata
3.0
(1)
"I have started to take Tata 1mg Chelated Magnesium Plus Tablet with Zinc, Lysine Hydrochloride & Vitamin B6 this tablet since today."
#83
HealthyHey
3.0
(1)
"I'm using healthyhey, it was suggested by my trainer, seems ok"
#84
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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