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The internet is buzzing about magnesium supplements, including the benefits of taking magnesium, the different types of magnesium available, and how to time your supplements to maximize the benefits. But before we get into the latter, it’s important to realize that while there’s a right time for magnesium, there’s also a right place. And its place isn’t always in your supplement routine.<\/p>\n
“Influencers and health coaches overstate the need for supplements,” says physical therapist Maddie Pasquariello. “Most people can get enough magnesium through food without making major or expensive changes to their diet. We need to encourage this before telling everyone to take supplements.” In fact, there are many common magnesium-rich foods that can easily cover the 400 to 420 milligrams the National Institutes of Health recommends for men over 19.<\/p>\n
Of course, if for some reason you can’t get enough magnesium from your regular diet, supplements can help. And in that case, you should be sure to know the best times to take magnesium, whether you should take it with or without food, and other considerations that can help you get more bang for your buck. Here’s everything you need to know.<\/p>\n
According to Pasqualiello, knowing when you take your magnesium is far more important than knowing you’re getting enough magnesium. “There’s not a lot of evidence to suggest that the timing of magnesium intake at specific moments of the day makes a big difference for most people,” she says.<\/p>\n
That being said, it makes sense that a more easily absorbed form of magnesium would work faster. It’s worth considering, especially if you’re taking magnesium to deal with sleep. “For easily absorbed forms of magnesium that provide some relaxation, such as magnesium glycinate, it may be most effective to take it before bed,” Pasqualiello says.<\/p>\n
Similarly, the specific type of magnesium you are taking may have side effects that may affect your intake. “Many people prefer to take magnesium with their morning meal, especially since some dosage forms, especially mild laxatives, can immediately cause unwanted digestive changes right before bed,” Pasqualiello says. “On the other hand, some people find that the effects of constipation relief are best felt after a full night’s sleep, so it may take a little trial and error to find what works best for you.”<\/p>\n
Magnesium deficiency can be difficult to diagnose because much of the magnesium in the body is not detected in the blood. While urine tests and other diagnostic methods can help you and your doctor understand your magnesium levels, Pasqualiello recommends anyone concerned about their magnesium intake start with a simple dietary audit.<\/p>\n
“If a dietary audit or test reveals you’re not getting enough magnesium, your doctor will likely recommend a daily supplement, but it’s important to only take supplements if you know you need them,” she says.<\/p>\n
If you actually need to supplement with magnesium, consistency should be your top priority. Some specific supplements, such as high-dose vitamin D and iron, can be taken once or twice a week, while magnesium supplements must be taken daily. “Like most supplements, magnesium is not a one-and-done solution,” Pasqualiello says. “If you don’t get enough in your diet and can’t manage to get it through dietary adjustments, taking a magnesium supplement once a week or when you remember may not be enough.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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