Magnesium

What we use: Magnesium Citrate³⁰

What it does:

  • Turns on over 300 enzymes in your body³⁰
  • Relaxes muscles³⁰
  • Calms nerves³⁰
  • Helps make energy³⁰

When you don't get enough:

  • Muscle cramps (especially at night)³⁰
  • Feel anxious³⁰
  • Can't sleep³⁰
  • Heart beats weird³⁰
  • Get migraines³⁰

Why we don't use glycinate (even though TikTok loves it): Yes, magnesium glycinate is super popular right now. But glycine (the amino acid it's attached to) can make people tired, and sleepy... which is great for bedtime pills, but not so great for lunch.³⁰ Here's how different forms compare:

  • Magnesium Oxide: Only 4% gets absorbed (basically just gives you diarrhea)³⁰
  • Magnesium Glycinate: Good absorption but can make you drowsy³⁰
  • Magnesium Citrate: Up to 7.5x better absorption than Oxide, no sleepiness, easy on the stomach³⁰

We chose citrate because nutrients should give you energy, not send you to nap time.³⁰