Dr. Singh breaks down five magnesium types and when to use each. Bisglycinate works best for sleep and anxiety. Citrate is a strong laxative for constipation. Threonate crosses into the brain to clear brain fog and boost memory.
Magnesium isn't just magnesium. Some help you sleep, some help your brain, and some just send you straight to the bathroom. This is Dr. Singh, American double board certified doctor and founder of the Functional MDs Clinic with 13 years of clinical experience. So magnesium bisglycinate, gentle on your stomach, great absorption, amazing for mood and sleep. If you're anxious, wired, or can't sleep, this is your guy. And bonus, it won't mess with your balls. Gold standard. Magnesium citrate. Absorbs okay, but let's be honest, you're here for one thing. Need to get things moving? Yeah, citrate is effective. Good for constipation. But don't take it before a date night or a long drive. Magnesium threonate. Now this one gets into your brain. Focus, memory, even brain fog. It's your nootropic magnesium. Not for digestion, not for sleep. Pure brain fuel. Magnesium malate. Great for energy, fatigue, fibromyalgia, or muscle pain. Think mitochondria. But not your top pick if you're anxious or constipated. Magnesium oxide. Magnesium oxide. Cheap. Harsh. Poorly absorbed. Mostly just ends up in the toilet. Only useful for occasional constipation if nothing else works. So if you're looking for sleep and calm, go bisglycinate. If your gut's stuck, go citrate. If your brain's foggy, threonate. And if your mussels are fried, try mallet. Oxide? Eh, maybe just skip it.
