05/07/2025
🌿WELLNESS WEDNESDAY🌿
Supplement spotlight: Magnesium
Magnesium is involved in over 600 enzymatic reactions in the body - everything from your how your brain fires to how your heart keeps rhythm - and yet, most people aren’t getting enough. This might show up as muscle cramps, brain fog, anxiety, trouble sleeping, PMS, or constipation.
Turns out, processed foods, chronic stress, caffeine, alcohol, certain medications, and our depleted soil all chip away at your levels. Over time, that gap adds up - and your body starts to feel it 😕
Choosing the right Magnesium supplement
Most people do well with a daily dose of 400-500mg of magnesium from supplements, though some may need more depending on symptoms and individual needs. It’s best to start low and increase gradually 👍🏻
Magnesium L-Threonate: The Brain Supporter 🧠
If your focus is cognitive health - memory, learning, mental clarity - this is the one for you.
Magnesium Glycinate: The All-purpose Calmer 😌
If you’re not sure where to start, this is often the best bet. The ‘glycinate’ part refers to an amino acid that has a calming effect on your brain, and this form works well for sleep, anxiety, and stress, as well as supporting cardiovascular health 🫀
Magnesium Citrate: The Gentle Mover 💩
This one’s simple. If you’re backed up, magnesium citrate can help get things moving. It draws water into your intestines, softens stool, and can gently relieve constipation.
