Magnesium Supplements: Doctor's Guide to the Best Types

Hi Everyone!

Struggling to pick the right magnesium supplement? In this video, I'm going to unpack the different types of magnesium supplements, their benefits, and how to find the best one for you. As a gastroenterologist, I’ll break down everything you need to know about magnesium citrate, glycinate, oxide, and more!

Feeling tired, stressed, or experiencing cramps? You might be low on magnesium. Magnesium is crucial for energy production, muscle function, heart health, and more. Learn why this mineral is essential and how much you should be getting daily. I'll guide you through how to test for magnesium deficiency and the best foods to boost your levels naturally.

Together, we’ll explore which magnesium supplements are most effective for different health conditions like migraines, high blood pressure, bone health, sleep, and more.

Does magnesium live up to the hype? Watch the video to find out! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts or experiences with magnesium supplements.

Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. Consult with a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.

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CHAPTERS:
0:07 - Intro
0:58 - Why is magnesium good for you
2:22 - How do you know you're low in magnesium
4:09 - What causes low magnesium
5:31 - Magnesium rich foods
6:44 - Magnesium supplements
7:27 - Is it safe to take magnesium every day
7:52 - 3 Potential Risks with taking magnesium
8:15 - Magnesium drug interactions
8:58 - Best and worst magnesium supplements
9:39 - Conditions magnesium can help with
11:24 - Magnesium and High Blood Pressure
12:37 - Magnesium and Bone Health
13:14 - Magnesium and Brain Function
14:08 - Magnesium and Sleep
14:35 - Magnesium and Muscle Cramps
15:14 - Magnesium and Constipation
15:37 - Magnesium and Blood Sugar Control
16:16 - Magnesium and Breast Cancer
19:11 - My Approach to Magnesium Supplementation
22:30 - Magnesium and Other Minerals
23:34 - How to Find a Quality Supplement
25:00 - Summary
26:18 - Comments

Magtein/Magnesium L-Threonate Studies
1 https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.uml.idm.oclc.org/36558392/
2 https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.uml.idm.oclc.org/20152124/
3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31806980/
4 https://www.painphysicianjournal.com/current/pdf?article=MTk5MA%3D%3D&journal=77
5 https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-2243136/v1/033c23c9-4c2e-4da0-8a14-2cafe1bd459a.pdf?c=1669059777
6 https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.2147/NDT.S230688
Migraines
1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25916335/
2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8792038/
3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32878232/
4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29131326/
5 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26752497/
High blood pressure
1 FDA Announces Qualified Health Claim for Magnesium and Reduced Risk of High Blood Pressure https://www.fda.gov/food/cfsan-constituent-updates/fda-announces-qualified-health-claim-magnesium-and-reduced-risk-high-blood-pressure. Accessed 5/16/2024
Bone health
1 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/british-journal-of-nutrition/article/dietary-magnesium-intake-and-fracture-risk-data-from-a-large-prospective-study/5EDA2D4C456E52906D658587703875B2
2 https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2519
3 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523050293?via%3Dihub
Muscle soreness
1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33009349/
2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31624951/
Diabetes/blood sugar control
1 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25937055/
2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31624951/
3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17645588/
4 https://dom-pubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1463-1326.2010.01332.x
5 https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/10/3/e032240
6 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8619199/pdf/nutrients-13-04074.pdf
Cancer
1 https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.uml.idm.oclc.org/26554653/
2 https://pubmed-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.uml.idm.oclc.org/34586963/
3 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29537902/
4 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29198048/
5 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32761610/
Epsom salt
1 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5579607/
Magnesium Glycinate studies
1 https://www.nowfoods.com/healthy-living/articles/magnesium-glycinate-brands-amazon