Reacted Magnesium 235 mg by Ortho Molecular Products

If your Magnesium, RBC (magnesium inside red blood cells) runs low or low-normal and you deal with tense muscles, poor sleep quality, or frequent headaches, this blend fits. It combines magnesium glycinate, citrate, and malate, which absorb well and are gentler on the gut than oxide. Good picks include athletes with cramping, people under high stress with restless sleep, and those with low dietary intake from greens, nuts, and legumes. For constipation, citrate helps; for sensitivity, glycinate is the calmest form.

Magnesium sits in the middle of energy enzymes and helps relax muscle and nerve cells by balancing calcium signals. Glycinate is magnesium bound to glycine, an amino acid with a calming effect on the nervous system, which is why it is favored for sleep and tension. Citrate and malate are organic acid salts that dissolve well, improving uptake in the small intestine. Compared with magnesium oxide, these forms deliver more elemental magnesium into the blood with less laxative effect.

Each serving provides 235 mg elemental magnesium from citrate, malate, and TRAACS magnesium lysinate glycinate. Take with food to minimize loose stools. Split the dose morning and evening, or take the larger portion 1 to 2 hours before bed for sleep and muscle relaxation. Expect changes in muscle tension or sleep within 2 to 4 weeks. Recheck Magnesium, RBC after 8 to 12 weeks and adjust. If you need higher repletion, coordinate dosing with a clinician.

Magnesium binds many drugs in the gut. Separate by at least 2 hours from levothyroxine, tetracycline or fluoroquinolone antibiotics, and bisphosphonates. Use caution with significant kidney disease, as magnesium can accumulate. If you are on potassium-sparing diuretics or have heart block, get clinician guidance. Diarrhea usually reflects too much magnesium at once; lower the dose or split it. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are generally compatible, but confirm dosing with your OB.