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Magnesium L-Threonate

The expensive magnesium sold for the brain, not the bowel.

L-threonate (often Magtein) is pitched for brain magnesium. Elemental magnesium per capsule is low, so it is a poor first choice for cramps or constipation. Glycinate remains the practical default; this is a specialty form.

How to use

Follow the label (often ~2 g Magtein, split morning and evening).

Details

Ingredients
Magnesium L-threonate
Benefits
Cognitive support (early data), Evening wind-down
Dosage
As labeled; elemental Mg is modest
When to take
Evening, Before bed
Side effects
Drowsiness or headache in some users at the start.
Scientific evidence
Human data is smaller than for magnesium in general; the brain-delivery story is plausible, not settled.
Form
Capsule
Third-party tested
Yes

Editorial rating ★ 3.7

Interesting, pricey, under-dosed as a magnesium source. Do not buy it to fix a mineral gap.

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