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https://www.reddit.com/r/kratom/comments/5t973f/magnesium_is_your_friend/

Every once in a while (like daily), I see a post asking about potentiators or constipation, and sooner or later, one of the wise folks here will (correctly) mention magnesium. Your body NEEDS magnesium and if you eat low most Americans (fast, easy and/or cheap) chances are that you don’t get enough of it.

Magnesium helps your body build bones, maintain proper nerve function, and is necessary to convert food into fuel. Without magnesium present, energy cannot be produced and used in cells, your muscles would not contract and relax, and many key hormones couldn’t be synthesized to assist in controlling many bodily functions. It is so vital that deficiencies of magnesium are link to depression, heart disease, diabetes and asthma among others.

One of the positive “side effects” of magnesium supplementation is that it makes you poop. I know this from years of opiate dependence. Take magnesium, and you won’t be constipated. Of course, you need to drink lots of water also. Another popular “side effect” of magnesium is that it’s a known potentiator of kratom. What could be better than that? Magnesium – makes kratom better AND it makes you poop! WIN/WIN

So, what type of mag should you be taking? You didn’t really think it was that simple did you? 🙂 In the last year, I’ve gathered up information on the different types of magnesium, how they differ, which is “best” and which are not the best. The bulk of this, I copied from this site here and other types that were missing from various sites. Amy goes into great detail on the benefits of your interested.

So, here are the types of magnesium (and their benefits that I’m aware of. I use the orotate mag myself.

Magnesium Oxide: is simply bonded to oxygen, which is obviously also something your body needs so there is nothing unnecessary in the product. The oxygen is useable by your body but will not strongly affect the way you feel taking the Mg. This is the least absorbed form, but also has one of the highest percentages of elemental magnesium per dose so it still may be the highest absorbed dose per mg. This is a great general purpose magnesium if really Mg is all you need. It makes a simple muscle relaxer, nerve tonic and laxative if you take a high dose.

Magnesium Citrate: This is one of the most common forms of Mg on the commercial market. This is Mg bonded to citric acid, which increases the rate of absorption. Citrate is a larger molecule than the simple oxygen of oxide, so there is less magnesium by weight than in the oxide form. This is the most commonly used form in laxative preparations.

Magnesium Glycinate and Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate: In this form, Mg is bonded to the amino acid glycine. Glycine is a large molecule so there is less magnesium by weight, but the glycine itself is a relaxing neurotransmitter and so enhances magnesium’s natural relaxation properties. This could be the best form if you’re using it for mental calm and relaxation. Magnesium amino acid chelate is usually bonded to a variety of amino acids, which are all larger molecules. In this form there is less magnesium by weight but the individual amino acids could all be beneficial for different things. Every formula is different so if you need both Mg and a particular amino acid, then this could be the way to go.

Magnesium Taurate: This is a less common form, and is typically taken for cardiac conditions and heart function in general. Magnesium helps the heart muscle relax, as well as the blood vessels that feed the heart to open and deliver more blood to the heart tissue itself. Taurine is an amino acid that is known to feed cardiac muscle and enhance the quality of contractions of the heart so if you’re taking Mg for heart function this is probably the best form for you. Again, taurine is a larger molecule so there is a lower Mg by weight.

Magnesium Sulphate and Magnesium Chloride: These forms are both typically used topically, although there are some oral preparations as well. Mg sulphate is best known as Epsom salts. If you’ve taken this internally you know it tastes horrible and has a very strong laxative effect, but when used in a bath or soak it is extremely relaxing to the muscles and can ease aches and pains. Epsom salts baths can also help to lower high blood pressure and reduce stress levels. Magnesium chloride is more common in the lotion, gel and oil preparations that can be used topically for muscle cramps and relaxation. Generally magnesium is one of those universally necessary elements that needs to be in your body for proper function, no matter what. Great dietary sources include coffee, tea, chocolate, spices, nuts and, of course, green vegetables with chlorophyll. Good body stores of magnesium will improve your health, mood and general functioning so finding the best kind of magnesium for you is tremendously important.

Magnesium Orotate: The most effective form of magnesium supplement, created through the use of the mineral salts of orotic acid. Both plants and animals use orotates to create DNA and RNA. Extensive scientific research by Dr. Hans A. Nieper, M.D. shows orotates can penetrate cell membranes, enabling the effective delivery of the magnesium ion to the innermost layers of the cellular mitochondria and nucleus. Magnesium orotate contains many properties that can help protect you and your health, while offering your cells the most readily absorbable form of magnesium on the market today.

Magnesium L-threonate: A newer player on the magnesium front is magnesium threonate, or magnesium L-threonate. This form effectively crosses the blood brain barrier and so has recently been studied for uses such as patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline. A recent research study published in the medical journal Neuron showed that magnesiumthreonate creates improvement in learning abilities, working memory and both short and long term memory. Additionally it has the same benefits as any other magnesium including enhancing sleep quality.

I hope this helps some of you. I’m intrigued by the L-threonate mag because of its ability to cross the blood/brain barrier. Wonder if it would carry some of the alkaloids along more effectively?