26/01/2026
✨ “What form of magnesium should I be taking?” ✨
I get asked this all the time... so here’s a little breakdown on why magnesium matters and how to choose the right form for YOU👇🏻
💛 Why magnesium is so important
Magnesium is involved in 300+ enzymatic reactions and plays a key role in energy, hormones, nerves & relaxation.
✔️Supports muscle & nerve function
✔️Helps make protein, bone & DNA
✔️Regulates blood sugar & blood pressure
✔️Acts as an electrolyte (fluid balance)
✔️Supports digestion & energy production
✔️Boosts GABA → calm, relaxation & better sleep
⚠️ Why so many people are deficient
Even with a “healthy” diet, magnesium intake is often low due to:
🚫 Food processing
🚫 Depleted soils
🚫 Chronic stress & nervous system overload
🚫Digestive upset e.g. leaky gut, intolerances, poor absorption
🚫 Caffeine, alcohol & blood sugar imbalance.
💊 It's important to remember that not all magnesium is the same
Magnesium is bound to different carriers, and each form behaves differently in the body.
Which one should you choose?
✅ Magnesium glycinate - relaxation, anxiety & pain
✅ Magnesium citrate - constipation & sleep
✅ Magnesium taurate - calming & circulation
✅ Magnesium malate - energy & digestion
✅ Magnesium threonate - memory & learning
✅ Magnesium chloride - topical use
⚠️ Important note
More isn’t better.
The wrong form, dose, or timing can cause diarrhoea, cramping, nausea, or excessive relaxation.
✨ Always seek professional guidance before supplementing or need nutritional support and advice? Get in touch by following the link in my bio
(My personal favourites: Magnesium glycinate & citrat, but everyone is different.)
