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Magnesium citrate
For sleep and calm
Most of the experts we follow recommend it.
Magnesium citrate is a helpful option for sleep and relaxation.
Who is behind it
Voices including a nutritional sciences PhD, a certified nutrition specialist and a certified nutrition and mineral coach.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“magnesium citrate which is also called magnesium shit rate and as 60% of people are magnesium deficient you might get some extra benefits as well”
a molecular biology PhD
These forms are generally well absorbed and acceptable for supplementation.
Magnesium citrate is less absorbable but useful for constipation as it helps move stools and is preferred over magnesium oxide.
a certified nutrition specialistsponsoredMagnesium citrate and oxide are poorly absorbed but excellent for constipation.
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