Short answer? No. There are many types of magnesium supplements on the market today that support a variety of conditions. Often magnesium will be the go-to supplement to support with minimising muscle cramps, assist sleep and help reduce stress and nervous tension. There are multiple types of magnesium, and many brands may only have 2 or 3 types in the one supplement and they are often made up with a lot of fillers so we may not always get the full effect that is possible when taking a high quality supplement. They can come in many different forms such as capsules, tablets and powder, some even come in granular form such as magnesium sulfate, flake and liquid form such as magnesium chloride for topical treatments.
What are the different types of magnesium their benefits?
Magnesium citrate General, digestion, migraines, calming
Magnesium oxide Laxative, very low bioavailability
Magnesium sulfate Espom salts, calming, muscle relaxation
Magnesium chloride General, high bioavailability, skin, digestion, calming
Magnesium glycinate Mood, sleep, calm
Magnesium diglycinate General bioavailability, mood, sleep, nervous system
Magnesium malate Energizing, stimulates ATP production
Magnesium L-treonate Brain health, learning, concentration, nervous system
Magnesium bi-carbonate General
Magnesium taurate Heart health, general calm, blood sugar regulation
Magnesium orotate Heart health, general health
Magnesium lisenate Gastric health, muscle relaxation, nerve health
Magnesium aspartate Cellular energy, general health
As you can see there are a variety of magnesium types and each of them offering something different. Some people find they are little sensitive to taking magnesium, at times experiencing nausea or digestion disruption but often it is a case finding one that works for your body.
Discuss with your health practitioner if magnesium supplementation will be suitable for you and what brands they recommend.
Sacred Body now stocks Magnesium Ultra Powder which includes 5 types of magnesium.
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