Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by JoshTko on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @09:58AM
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What form of magnesium?
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Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by willseth on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @10:07AM
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Magnesium glycinate is typically recommended, but any form that doesn't upset your stomach is probably good.
Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by TedDoesntTalk on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @11:46AM
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Magnesium L-Threonate (a.k.a. magtein) supposedly crosses the blood-brain barrier better than any other form of magnesium.
Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by greenbush on Thursday November 02, 2023 @11:56AM
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I've read that Magnesium L-Threonate is better taken in the morning to help your brain function better during the day. So, I take this in the morning and Mg glycinate at night.
Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by leetrout on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @10:08AM
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I currently use magnesium oxide in a tablet form (I use half a tablet, ~125mg). I have previously used magnesium glycinate but I don't remember what dose I used of that.
I'll add, the mag oxide always prevents leg cramps when I take a full tablet (250mg) when I am working outside all day (and staying hydrated).
ETA: In my experience magnesium citrate is the one mostly likely to cause diarrhea though they all can.
Re:Improving deep sleep may prevent dementia, study finds
by DrThunder on Wednesday November 01, 2023 @10:07AM
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I use a powdered drink called 'Calm'. It's got a bit of a berry flavor to it. Start with a small amount though or you'll be shitting your pants. There are a lot of studies showing magnesium levels are far too low in people anyway so it's a good idea to supplement it.