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it's an informative video doc, but that is not the way supplements are, blood levels are not accurate either, it's what i have learned outside of the healthy corruption that goes on in the education lab. i dont have to worry about any types of magnesium where i get my supplements is the best available sir.
Quite honestly I don’t have any experience with it and the reason that I’m taking the threaonate, I was on the suggestion have another physician but now having seen your protocol I’m going to try your suggestion, I’m sure there are benefits to be had. Thank you for responding, be well
@@pacmanfl I want to know this too... How does the dosing work? Does it mean to we need to be taking a good amount of Magnesium-Taurate to get around 350-400mg of Magnesium in? It means we'll be on the higher end for Taurine intake (3000mg upper limit.)
Magnesium absorption rates according to Bard AI: User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium oxide. While there isn't a single universal absorption rate for magnesium oxide, the most probable range falls between 4% and 43%. Here's why: Magnesium oxide has low bioavailability: Studies have shown that compared to other magnesium forms like citrate or malate, oxide has poor absorption. Its solubility in the digestive system is limited, requiring sufficient stomach acid for breakdown. Absorption variability: Different factors influence absorption, including: Individual differences: Stomach acid production varies amongst individuals, with older adults potentially having less, leading to lower absorption. Dose: Higher doses can decrease absorption further due to saturation of absorption pathways. Food intake: Taking magnesium with food, especially high-fiber foods, can hinder absorption. Studies offer a range: Some studies indicate a very low absorption rate, as low as 4%. Others suggest it can reach up to 43% under optimal conditions with sufficient stomach acid. Therefore, 4% to 43% serves as a reasonable range for the most probable absorption rate of magnesium oxide, considering the variability and influencing factors. Keep in mind that if you're seeking to optimize magnesium intake, you might want to consider alternatives with higher bioavailability like citrate or malate, especially if you have concerns about stomach acid production or experience digestive issues with oxide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium glycinate. Magnesium glycinate boasts better absorption than magnesium oxide, but even for this highly bioavailable form, pinpointing a single "most probable" absorption rate isn't straightforward. Here's why: Variability still exists: Although research suggests higher absorption compared to other forms, individual factors like age, stomach acid levels, and concurrent medications can influence the rate. Studies present a range: Research offers different estimates, but generally, the absorption rate for magnesium glycinate falls within the range of 20% to 40%. Some studies indicate slightly higher or lower figures, but this range encompasses the most probable estimates. Factors to consider: Dose: Absorption efficiency might decrease with higher doses as the body's absorption capacity reaches saturation. Food intake: Taking it on an empty stomach might offer slightly better absorption, but food doesn't significantly hinder glycinate's uptake. Individual differences: Like with other forms, individual factors like age and stomach acid production can play a role. Therefore, considering the variability and research findings, 20% to 40% represents the most probable absorption range for magnesium glycinate. It's important to remember that this is an estimate, and your individual absorption rate could fall outside this range. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium citrate. When it comes to guessing the most probable absorption rate for magnesium citrate, we can be a bit more confident than with other forms like oxide or glycinate. Here's why: High bioavailability: Magnesium citrate generally enjoys the reputation of being one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium. Its high solubility in water and minimal reliance on stomach acid for absorption contribute to this advantage. Research consensus: Numerous studies have investigated the absorption of magnesium citrate, and several factors contribute to a somewhat consistent picture: Absorption range: Most findings place the absorption rate of magnesium citrate between 40% and 50%. Some studies suggest slightly higher numbers (up to 55%), but this range captures the most probable estimates. Factors less influential: Compared to other forms, magnesium citrate's absorption is less affected by individual factors like stomach acid production or food intake. This consistency adds to the reliability of the 40%-50% range. Caveats: While 40%-50% is the most probable range, it's not absolute. Individual differences and specific study conditions can still influence the exact rate. Therefore, for magnesium citrate, the most probable absorption rate is likely to fall between 40% and 50%. This makes it a reliable choice for individuals seeking optimal magnesium absorption, especially those with concerns about low stomach acid or potential interactions with food. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium taurate. Predicting the most probable absorption rate for magnesium taurate requires even more caution than for other forms, due to limited research and conflicting estimates. While its touted benefits and potential for higher absorption are promising, pinning down a single number is challenging. Here's why: Limited research: Compared to common forms like citrate or glycinate, magnesium taurate has received less scientific scrutiny regarding its absorption rate. This lack of extensive data makes generalizations less reliable. Conflicting estimates: Existing studies offer a wider range of estimates for taurate's absorption. Some suggest rates as low as 20%, while others claim figures reaching 70%. This significant variance makes pinpointing a single "most probable" rate tricky. Factors influencing absorption: Just like other forms, individual factors like stomach acid levels, age, and concurrent medications can play a role in taurate's absorption. This further complicates the determination of a single probable rate. Therefore, instead of offering a single "guess" for the most probable absorption rate, it's more prudent to acknowledge the range offered by existing research: 20% to 70%. This wide range reflects the limited data and individual variability. Here are some key takeaways: Magnesium taurate shows potential for higher absorption than some other forms, but more research is needed for definitive conclusions. The wide range of reported absorption rates (20% to 70%) makes it difficult to predict a single most probable figure. Individual factors like stomach acidity and age can influence your specific absorption rate.
magnesium taurate doesn't cross the BBB. However, magnesium acetyl taurate *does*. Dr Brad should clarify this important distinction. Microvitamin lists magnesium taurinate is its ingredient. I'm not able to find any info about this compound.
I would rather take taurine separately and choose magnesium glycinate as its most bioavailable form and i can buy two different supplements in cost of magnesium taurate alone.
I started experiencing debilitating migraines with auras in my mid 20's. I would see "shattered glass" in one of my eyes and then a feeling of a hammer pounding on my head afterwards. Through trial and error, I learned that taking 2 Exedrins right when I see an aura would help with the headaches. I would then have to hide in my blankets for a few hours and sleep to feel better. I'm now in my mid 40's. It was really by chance, but I heard about possible magnesium deficiency associated with migraines. To my surprise, I took two magnesium citrate tablets (400 mg) right after seeing an aura and the effects were so much better than taking Exedrin. I hope this helps anyone with this issue. Before, I would get at least one migraine a month sometimes up to 4 times per week. Now I hardly ever experience one. It truly is a godsend.
do a myers cocktail iv way better to get magnesium and other important nutrients optimal levels same day, supplements take several months. add a vitamin d injection will cure you within a week.
You're right! I have a private label supplement company and by far, we sell Magnesium Glycinate (anti-anxiety) then Taurate (artery health) and lastly Citrate (for bowel movement)
When stating magnesium lowers blood pressure, it's important to provide clinical context: is the amount of systolic blood pressure lowering comparable to what we expect from antihypertensive medication? From looking at the highlighted portion of the relevant paper in your video, systolic BP reduced by 3-4 mmHg, and diastolic by 2-3 mmHg. For context, low dose amlodipine generally lowers systolic BP by about 12 mmHg and diastolic by about 7 mmHg. I raise this point since you undoubtedly have patients with hypertension who are using antihypertensive medication watching your videos (and doctor colleagues like myself, who have benefited greatly from your educational material), and I want them to understand that this is unlikely to control their BP alone when comparing to their medication, which was specifically created for that purpose, without going into further details like scope of use and potential side effects. Please seek the advice of your doctor before making any changes to how you are managing high blood pressure. Great video, nonetheless. Keep up the excellent content 💪
Magnesium malate is easily absorbed and the malate part (malic acid) plays roles in skin and muscle health and more. I take tourine and glycine/NAC as part of my survival routine but it seems to just make sense to take Magnesium with malic acid as they seem to compliment each other. Taking tourine with magnesium means having to figure out proper ratio to get enough of each but not too much of either... Thanks for another great video.
You listen to many podcasts and dont know how to read research. The research does not show that. Hypothetical and not proven through randomized control.
Magnesium has been an important component of my supplement arsenal, for a variety of reasons. I even try to incorporate magnesium-rich foods like pumpkin seeds and cacao powder. Great video!
According to cronometer I am getting over 1000mg of magnesium per day. If people want to increase their dietary intake oats, brown rice, flaxseeds (75mg per 100 calories) and almonds (46mg per 100 calories) are all big sources for me. Buckwheat is also high at 65mg per 100 calories. Just 30g of pumpkin seeds would get you 165mg. I would have to deliberately avoid magnesium to try to get it under 420mg/day while still eating whole foods. Supplements should supplement a good diet, not replace it.
@@marionyc The RDA takes into account absorption inefficiencies already and people who intake a high amount of phytic acid over the long term become better at overcoming its nutrient blocking effect. Not to mention phytic acid's anti-cancer benefits.
Thanks! The Taurine thing in energy drinks has been said to have been added to reduce the nervous effects of high amounts of caffeine. The side benefits may have been thought of as well, but it was mainly added due to the good effects together with caffeine giving a boost but not the nervousness. Check it up but I think I am correct here. So the soda company formulators say that, and the scientists have this side story that it was some sort of enhancement and that it was added due to this. Thanks!
Excellent information and video. One of the annoying things in working the E.R. for decades is that the blood tests we had available didn’t include magnesium. We would order bloodwork (CBC, PT/PTT, and Chem 18. The insurance companies and feds wouldn’t pre approve it.
Very good. As an educated lay person, you have done good on this one. Seen some of your other videos and I have skepticism regarding your education and motives.
I had weird frictions all over my body for years, known as twitch. I showed it to most doctors and they would supplement me with Vit. D3 and Calcium. I watched Dr. Eric Berg's video on Magnesium, I was amazed that he talked about it exactly as I would describe it. I started supplementing with Magnesium Citrate (which is available in my country in bulk), and in just a week, my twitches stopped after almost 10 years of suffering it. I make sure I have lots of Magnesium through my diet, which I grow these days as most soils are depleted of minerals, so, Spinach, Swiss Chard, etc and some Magnesium Citrate do the trick for me. Plus, in citrate form, it would prevent kidney stones as it binds with oxalates, so, it's a win-win situation for me. Thanks for addressing this global pandemic of Magnesium deficiency!! I have one suggestion, to absorb Magnesium, you need Vit.A RXR receptor to channelise it, as does the element Boron found naturally in legumes. So, there's a correlation. All the best, y'all.
I have problems with cramping caused by peripheral neuropathy. I make a 30% solution of magnesium chloride and spray it on my skin. It is amazing at ending cramps. I have gotten my marathon running friends to use it for their cramps.
what about Magnesium Glycinate please? My doctor says it is the overall best. AI Says this: Magnesium Taurate: Consider this form if you're focused on cardiovascular health, blood pressure support, muscle relaxation, or migraine management. Magnesium Glycinate: This form is often better for those who deal with anxiety, stress, want better sleep quality, or have concerns about digestive sensitivity. Magnesium glycinate can also cross the blood-brain barrier.
I had magnesium deficiency in childhood. Night cramps weren't fun . I currently take citrate in powder form since it's more affordable,but I used to take bisglycinate. Don't feel the need to use taurate since I supplement with taurine(and the price too). On another topic dr. Brad I hope it's ok if I ask a somewhat personal question. I've noticed in several videos your face is slightly red. I was wondering if it is a side effect of your skincare routine like from chemical exfoliants or retinoid cream on top of frequent shaving. I seriously consider adopting your skincare routine that's why I'm asking about potential side effects.
@@DrBradStanfield I've found some tips for you on the American Academy of Dermatology Association website if you might be interested . Constant shaving rash can cause permanent scarring. Here are the tips "If you’ve ever shaved, you probably know how razor bumps feel. Also called shaving bumps, these painful or itchy bumps are caused when shaving irritates the skin. The good news is that changing your habits when shaving can help prevent razor bumps from developing or cause fewer, less painful bumps. To prevent razor bumps, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists: Grow your hair. Shaving causes razor bumps. If you have the option, stopping shaving and growing out your hair, instead, will eliminate the cause of your razor bumps. Figure out the direction your hair grows. Shaving "against the grain" causes irritation. To find out which direction your facial hair grows, pull the skin where your hair grows tightly while looking in a mirror. If your hair grows in different directions, you can train it to grow in one direction by gently brushing your hair with a toothbrush daily. Shave when your hair is soft. Shaving at the end of your shower or holding a warm, damp washcloth to the area you’d like to shave loosens the hairs and causes them to swell, so they’re less likely to curve into your skin and cause bumps. Use the right products. Before shaving, wash your skin with a non-comedogenic cleanser. While shaving, always use a moisturizing shaving cream. Once you’re done shaving, apply a soothing aftershave formulated to reduce risk of razor bumps and irritation. Use proper technique when shaving to reduce bumps. Shave in the direction your hair grows or you’re training it to grow. Then, rinse the shaving cream off with warm water and place a cool, damp washcloth on your just-shaved skin. Replace your disposable razor after 5-7 shaves and store it in a dry place. If you use an electric razor, clean it every 5-7 shaves. Shave more often. Shaving daily, or at least every 2-3 days, gives hair less time to grow and curve. Razor bumps can create permanent changes when left untreated, like deep grooves and raised scars. If you still get razor bumps after changing your shaving habits, see a board-certified dermatologist to get relief." Also you can talk to your dermatologist colleages about it. Best wishes.
Hypermagnesemia also gives you similar symptoms to low magnesium, including paradoxically osteoporosis. So if testing struggles to show true body levels then it will be trial and error figuring out if you have over done it with supplementation and if you have a kidney issue. Be careful.
@Scottlp2 Yes, serum blood tests do not reflect true body levels of metals. Especially magnesium. This is partly why many people are Mercury toxic but blood serum and plasma tests fail to identify it and people have to find out through a hair test which shows mineral transport derangement as an indicator of toxicity. If Mercury Lead Magnesium and other metals are stored in excess in your bones your blood test won't tell you jack shit, unless you have a current and very acute exposure.
Unless you have acute kidney disease, it's very difficult to overdose on magnesium by oral supplements. Taking a moderate dosage of 400 - 500 mg or so isn't going to cause hypermagnesia in basically any adult.
@nichtsistkostenlos6565 I disagree that it is very difficult, but agree it is generally unlikely in most healthy individuals, but there are too many variables at play to assume this for every persons bioindividuality and cellular magnesium levels. You can still throw the mineral balance out enough to cause issues with calcium binding and redox homeostasis and BMD. Also include chronic kidney disease in this not just AKD as chronic kidney disease is more prevelant when discussing chronic supplementation without knowing true body levels of metals. Symptoms of hypermagnesemia being similar to hypo being the point of contention here.
@@antonysmith4188Oh goodness. I hope I haven't been taking too much magnesium supplementation! I have heart failure which tends to have kidney failure as a partner. How to get tested?
I take the magnesium tablets that fizz in water. They are magnesium carbonate but contain citric acid so they convert to magnesium citrate and the carbon is released as co2 in the reaction. Also bought bags of taurine and glycine so take these too.
My husband’s family all suffer from migraines and have to take imigraine injections to help them so I put my husband on magnesium and since February he has been headache free ❤
does the citrate in Mg-Citrate help prevent kidney stones?, I was told 10 years ago from my Urologist that citrates in lemons/limes helps prevent stones. Since adding lemon to my water the last decade I havent had one stone(used to be an annual thing) , I am a believer at this point.
I now use magnesium taurate as you suggest. But i have a question: the supplement facts say that it is 300mg of magnesium (from 1500mg magnesium taurate). Does that mean i’m taking 1200mg of Taurine?
He goes for Magnesium Taurate, but other researchers like Rhonda Patrick likes Magnesium Glycinate, others go with Magtein, so is up to your needs...if you need to stay regular maybe magnesium citrate will work.
I've just ordered a load of supplements for magnesium, zinc and B2 but having seen the list of foods which contain magnesium I'm probably well covered already! Apart from soymilk and edamame I eat them all in pretty decent quantities. Oh well, as long as there's no detrimental effects from taking too much I'm sure it'll be fine!
The use of topical Magnesium oil at bedtime has helped me to get to sleep fast AND I take a food based supplement with no less than 4 types, except the useless Mag oxide (a laxative not absorbed). That and vitamin D3 at 5000 iu daily in winter, 2000 iu in spring/summer.
Magnesium taurate won't cross the BBB. The study you've always referred to is done in my country and I know people who worked in the study. They used a different molecule called magnesium n-acetyl-taurinate. But they purposefully didn't put that specific name on paper. Instead they just wrote magnesium taurate.
Double wood supplements sells a mag-8 complex. It combines 8 types of mag. They're 3rd party tested and release their COA's and it's not 49.99 for a 30-day supply - ignominious rip off for any supplement. Cheers
Well I would not call it a rip off because it may be better magnesium. We don't know unfortunately the quality of what we receive from a supplement company. But like you I purchase from double wood the 8 mag supplement. Hopefully it's as great as it claims.
I use Irish Sea moss, and Dulse, Which applies good amounts of taurine, having said that I’m still going to add magnesium taurate to my stack, and see how that goes for me, once again thank you for your input I am subscribed I enjoy your podcast I will contribute for your support
My blood magnesium was low on my last blood test . No one has noticed this and been suffering for years. Plus blood sugar spiking and lowering near my period. Scary 😧 Started upping my magnesium yesterday. Had an emergency appointment with my doctor 👩⚕️ yesterday. This past week was scary 😦 she upped my magnesium and bio identical progesterone as I have a hereditary hormone problem with progesterone. I see her again end of January early February 2024. Plus blood work.
do a myers cocktail iv way better to get magnesium and other important nutrients optimal levels same day, supplements take several months. stop using regular drs and providers they are paid to keep you sick. switch to a functional medicine MD they cure
While I do take a megnesium supplement (magnesium malate) most of the time, I was surprised to discover, using a food tracker for a few weeks, that I actually get 420mg of magnesium per day through my diet on average (lots of green veggies and nuts, seafood, etc). So I'm not certain if it's necessary to supplement. More generally, my diet seems to provide most vitamins and minerals at around 2x the RDA, with the exception of calcium, where it's only 70%.
Can we rely on dietary calculations of minerals/vitamins? Perhaps supplementing with vitamins can help. With gut microbiome varying so much across people, soils getting depleted of minerals, vitamin loss from being harvested early and weeks/months between going from farm to customers plate. And with pesticides impairing the microbiome, and preservatives possibly impairing absorption, (eg you eat a bowl of salad with crutons and those crutons have preservatives, do those preservatives impair absorption of some of the minerals in the raw veggies?) On the other hand we know many vitamins are not absorbed properly in vitamin form and supplement companies have been caught lying about their supplement's contents.....
Do you real think you can objective tell? I don't think I could ever know since my mental and physical states are always in flux and there are hundreds of factors in our lives effecting them.
Hello Doctor - reading much research on benefits of lithium. This at very low dose or trace amount and not high amount used for treating bipolar. This element found in Texas drinking water at 50 to 100 mcg/liter and even at this very low amount with benefits. Would ever consider to add this trace amount in your supplement? Too great if could do video on lithium. Thank You. Great work you do with all videos and appreciate time you spend given your super busy schedule.
Seems a bit hyperbolic to me... Fx. oats contain 150-200mg of magnesium per 100g. That means just by eating oats in some form for breakfast, you'd pretty easily get nearly a full daily recommended dose just from that meal alone. And fx eating ryebread for lunch would likely net 50-100mg. Not to mention the daily intake of vegetables can easily be another 200mg. Seems mostly like supplementing is mainly crucial if you're eating junk - which should be the thing to fix instead, not patch pith supplements. Basically just eat oats for breakfast and vegetables with your dinner, and you'd easily have 400+ mg
Except if you read the sources, you find that "Approximately 30% to 40% of the dietary magnesium consumed is typically absorbed by the body". Meaning that if you wanted to reach recommended magnesium dosage (420 mg) via diet alone, you would need to consume as much as 1400 mg.
Well unfortunately most people aren't eating oats, or seeds, or nuts like we are. Also plants are being bred for everything other than nutrient content, and our soils are so depleted with microbes that many foods don't have the same % of nutrients they once did.
For the daily recommende intake to have any value or meaning, that sort of data would have to already be "built in" otherwise the whole conversation is pointless since we wouldn't even have a common definition of whats necessary.@@OrdniformicRhetoric
@@royc2390 No it isn't? Oats are 366kcal/100g, and vegetables are usually around 50kcal/100g. You'd only reach half a normal daily calory limit to cover your magnesium. If its still too much just substitute more leafy greens. My granpa ate oats and pumpkin seeds every day till he passed at nearly 100, so age certainly isn't an excuse for poor diet.
I take double wood's Mag-8. I have glycinate on hand, which used to be my main magnesium. I noticed a subtle improvement when i started taking mag-8. I only wish that it had threonate in it, but it still works well
Were the magnesium levels checked in RBCs? If not your recommendation is off. The taurine used in the rodent studies would be astronomically large when adjusted to average weight of humans
I agree Mg is good. But what you said at the start did not make sense. As you seemed to say even those on a wholefood diet have issues because a study showed people on the average US diet do not get much. The average US diet is anything but wholefoods! We do know levels in wholefoods vary. I would like to see a study of people on a quality wholefoods diet today (plenty of greens, nuts, legumes) and Mg levels.
I don't think I should take magnesium because I get almost 800mg but only about 1000mg of Calcium so getting anymore could reduce my Calcium absorbtion
Short answer yes. Long answer yes, it is called bisglycinate beacause 2 molecules of glycin are connected to 1 atom of magnesium . It is called glycinate to shorten it a bit.
I am reading online and doctors say that healthy adult should not care much about magnesium levels. Why would I supplement if I can add some tasty foods like chia seeds and pumpkin seeds to boost the intake? All recommendation from respectable sources say to try to get nutrients from diet first and don't supplement...
no supplement should ever replace a healthy diet. My point in the video is that even if a person has a healthy diet, it's difficult to reach the recommended daily intake of magnesium every day. That's why I personally supplement with Magnesium Taurate, in addition to my already healthy, high lean protein, primarily plant-based diet
@@DrBradStanfield if one can't meet the daily requirement of an important nutrient from the diet, than probably we should not be calling such a diet healthy.
@@eafadeev I've seen a study about that particular topic. Out of 4 diets that are considered healthy (South Beach, Best Life, DASH diet but can't remember the 4th) not a single one is capable of achieving 100% RDV for all 28 micronutrients within adequate caloric intake ( it was like 33000 calories for 100% RDV). If we lower expectations and ask if 100% RDV in 21 micronutrients can be achieved within adequate caloric intake the answer is yes (2500-3500 calories across 4 healthy diets). Biggest deficiency was vitamin D. Can't get enough of all 28 from diet. No matter how good it is. So in the best case scenario you need to supplement with 7 micronutriens (like multivitamin). Correction it is 27 micronutrients. And 6 to supplement.
This is the 2nd video today a doctor has put out on magnesium. I think 🤔 G-D is telling me my answer is magnesium. The blood sugar spiking and going between high and low was worrying me. Never had before. I have noticed this problem for awhile but has never been like this past week. 😦😦 My new doctor 👩⚕️ noticed things my last doctor of 14 years almost didn’t notice this. I slept well last night with magnesium.
I greatly appreciate how Dr. Stanfield bases all of his advice on actual studies that he very wisely judges for quality. I have been following him for a long time. I am concerned with the conflict of interest to his advice recently created by him now selling vitamins. Thank you Dr. Stanfield!!! 👍👍👍💛
Taking MicroV I am already able to see differences in my workouts but most importantly while age related symptoms are far but seen at my young age, the chronic Acne family of mine and I are suffering has gone away for me, I assume with the orally ingested Hyaluronic Acid, which the DoNotAge Collegen Peptides did not do for months. Amazing!
I thought the same as you I'm not going to buy his Supplements When they don't give you the amount you need I bet he will say you have to get the rest from the foods you eat I asked a different dr why their Supplements fell short and he said then it's up to you to get the rest from food.
@@lindapestridge3073 Ever notice how all of the fortified breakfast cereals some put 100% of some vitamins but they never add any Magnesium or Potassium and they never put more than 15% of Vitamin D or Calcium? Think about that.
Nothing about the difference between "magnesium acetyl taurate" vs "magnesium taurate" ? I find only confusing info. Studies seem to use "magnesium acetyl taurate". In fact it seems the form you advertise here and have in your supplement is not researched to cross the blood-brain-barrier...
Blood tests are notoriously inaccurate for a reflection of whole body status. You’d need tissue analysis or HTMA to get a more accurate diagnosis than a blood test. My blood test was “normal” but total body magnesium was very low due to vitamin D over supplementation
He has co-founded several companies developing anti-aging interventions, and his advocacy for these companies has led some to question his objectivity and the potential for conflicts of interest. @@tr0wb3d3r5
@@tr0wb3d3r5 unfortunately it seems so. Seems more of a business man than a scientist, 💰 /🔬. Anything with promise he's gonna try and package it up for big bucks... I mean that's capitalism but it stagnates science and progress and he's shown his motives a few times already.
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What do you think about the form of this supplement that I take (explained at the end of the video)?
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it's an informative video doc, but that is not the way supplements are, blood levels are not accurate either, it's what i have learned outside of the healthy corruption that goes on in the education lab. i dont have to worry about any types of magnesium where i get my supplements is the best available sir.
Quite honestly I don’t have any experience with it and the reason that I’m taking the threaonate, I was on the suggestion have another physician but now having seen your protocol I’m going to try your suggestion, I’m sure there are benefits to be had. Thank you for responding, be well
Another one I was expecting. Thanks for all your GREAT work and free transmission of knowledge 🙏
So does your product contain 1449mg of taurine?
@@pacmanfl I want to know this too... How does the dosing work? Does it mean to we need to be taking a good amount of Magnesium-Taurate to get around 350-400mg of Magnesium in? It means we'll be on the higher end for Taurine intake (3000mg upper limit.)
Magnesium absorption rates according to Bard AI:
User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium oxide.
While there isn't a single universal absorption rate for magnesium oxide, the most probable range falls between 4% and 43%. Here's why:
Magnesium oxide has low bioavailability: Studies have shown that compared to other magnesium forms like citrate or malate, oxide has poor absorption. Its solubility in the digestive system is limited, requiring sufficient stomach acid for breakdown.
Absorption variability: Different factors influence absorption, including:
Individual differences: Stomach acid production varies amongst individuals, with older adults potentially having less, leading to lower absorption.
Dose: Higher doses can decrease absorption further due to saturation of absorption pathways.
Food intake: Taking magnesium with food, especially high-fiber foods, can hinder absorption.
Studies offer a range:
Some studies indicate a very low absorption rate, as low as 4%.
Others suggest it can reach up to 43% under optimal conditions with sufficient stomach acid.
Therefore, 4% to 43% serves as a reasonable range for the most probable absorption rate of magnesium oxide, considering the variability and influencing factors.
Keep in mind that if you're seeking to optimize magnesium intake, you might want to consider alternatives with higher bioavailability like citrate or malate, especially if you have concerns about stomach acid production or experience digestive issues with oxide.
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User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium glycinate.
Magnesium glycinate boasts better absorption than magnesium oxide, but even for this highly bioavailable form, pinpointing a single "most probable" absorption rate isn't straightforward. Here's why:
Variability still exists: Although research suggests higher absorption compared to other forms, individual factors like age, stomach acid levels, and concurrent medications can influence the rate.
Studies present a range: Research offers different estimates, but generally, the absorption rate for magnesium glycinate falls within the range of 20% to 40%. Some studies indicate slightly higher or lower figures, but this range encompasses the most probable estimates.
Factors to consider:
Dose: Absorption efficiency might decrease with higher doses as the body's absorption capacity reaches saturation.
Food intake: Taking it on an empty stomach might offer slightly better absorption, but food doesn't significantly hinder glycinate's uptake.
Individual differences: Like with other forms, individual factors like age and stomach acid production can play a role.
Therefore, considering the variability and research findings, 20% to 40% represents the most probable absorption range for magnesium glycinate. It's important to remember that this is an estimate, and your individual absorption rate could fall outside this range.
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User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium citrate.
When it comes to guessing the most probable absorption rate for magnesium citrate, we can be a bit more confident than with other forms like oxide or glycinate. Here's why:
High bioavailability: Magnesium citrate generally enjoys the reputation of being one of the most bioavailable forms of magnesium. Its high solubility in water and minimal reliance on stomach acid for absorption contribute to this advantage.
Research consensus: Numerous studies have investigated the absorption of magnesium citrate, and several factors contribute to a somewhat consistent picture:
Absorption range: Most findings place the absorption rate of magnesium citrate between 40% and 50%. Some studies suggest slightly higher numbers (up to 55%), but this range captures the most probable estimates.
Factors less influential: Compared to other forms, magnesium citrate's absorption is less affected by individual factors like stomach acid production or food intake. This consistency adds to the reliability of the 40%-50% range.
Caveats: While 40%-50% is the most probable range, it's not absolute. Individual differences and specific study conditions can still influence the exact rate.
Therefore, for magnesium citrate, the most probable absorption rate is likely to fall between 40% and 50%. This makes it a reliable choice for individuals seeking optimal magnesium absorption, especially those with concerns about low stomach acid or potential interactions with food.
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User: guess the most probable absorption rate for magnesium taurate.
Predicting the most probable absorption rate for magnesium taurate requires even more caution than for other forms, due to limited research and conflicting estimates. While its touted benefits and potential for higher absorption are promising, pinning down a single number is challenging. Here's why:
Limited research: Compared to common forms like citrate or glycinate, magnesium taurate has received less scientific scrutiny regarding its absorption rate. This lack of extensive data makes generalizations less reliable.
Conflicting estimates: Existing studies offer a wider range of estimates for taurate's absorption. Some suggest rates as low as 20%, while others claim figures reaching 70%. This significant variance makes pinpointing a single "most probable" rate tricky.
Factors influencing absorption: Just like other forms, individual factors like stomach acid levels, age, and concurrent medications can play a role in taurate's absorption. This further complicates the determination of a single probable rate.
Therefore, instead of offering a single "guess" for the most probable absorption rate, it's more prudent to acknowledge the range offered by existing research: 20% to 70%. This wide range reflects the limited data and individual variability.
Here are some key takeaways:
Magnesium taurate shows potential for higher absorption than some other forms, but more research is needed for definitive conclusions.
The wide range of reported absorption rates (20% to 70%) makes it difficult to predict a single most probable figure.
Individual factors like stomach acidity and age can influence your specific absorption rate.
magnesium taurate doesn't cross the BBB. However, magnesium acetyl taurate *does*. Dr Brad should clarify this important distinction. Microvitamin lists magnesium taurinate is its ingredient. I'm not able to find any info about this compound.
Straight to the point, thank you! I hate when people talk so much and do disclaimer after disclaimer before getting to the point. You're the best ❤
I would rather take taurine separately and choose magnesium glycinate as its most bioavailable form and i can buy two different supplements in cost of magnesium taurate alone.
I started experiencing debilitating migraines with auras in my mid 20's. I would see "shattered glass" in one of my eyes and then a feeling of a hammer pounding on my head afterwards. Through trial and error, I learned that taking 2 Exedrins right when I see an aura would help with the headaches. I would then have to hide in my blankets for a few hours and sleep to feel better.
I'm now in my mid 40's. It was really by chance, but I heard about possible magnesium deficiency associated with migraines. To my surprise, I took two magnesium citrate tablets (400 mg) right after seeing an aura and the effects were so much better than taking Exedrin. I hope this helps anyone with this issue. Before, I would get at least one migraine a month sometimes up to 4 times per week. Now I hardly ever experience one. It truly is a godsend.
buy natural magnesium oil and spray it on skin every day 15 minutes before you take a shower.
That's amazing.
do a myers cocktail iv way better to get magnesium and other important nutrients optimal levels same day, supplements take several months. add a vitamin d injection will cure you within a week.
Been using Magnesium Glycinate for a while and absolutely love it and the benefits of stress relief around bedtime
You're right! I have a private label supplement company and by far, we sell Magnesium Glycinate (anti-anxiety) then Taurate (artery health) and lastly Citrate (for bowel movement)
Magnesium glycinate @ 600 mg was amazing for decreasing severe migraines. I have taken 600-800 mg and it often eliminates a migraine in 30-45 minutes.
When stating magnesium lowers blood pressure, it's important to provide clinical context: is the amount of systolic blood pressure lowering comparable to what we expect from antihypertensive medication? From looking at the highlighted portion of the relevant paper in your video, systolic BP reduced by 3-4 mmHg, and diastolic by 2-3 mmHg. For context, low dose amlodipine generally lowers systolic BP by about 12 mmHg and diastolic by about 7 mmHg.
I raise this point since you undoubtedly have patients with hypertension who are using antihypertensive medication watching your videos (and doctor colleagues like myself, who have benefited greatly from your educational material), and I want them to understand that this is unlikely to control their BP alone when comparing to their medication, which was specifically created for that purpose, without going into further details like scope of use and potential side effects.
Please seek the advice of your doctor before making any changes to how you are managing high blood pressure.
Great video, nonetheless. Keep up the excellent content 💪
Magnesium malate is easily absorbed and the malate part (malic acid) plays roles in skin and muscle health and more. I take tourine and glycine/NAC as part of my survival routine but it seems to just make sense to take Magnesium with malic acid as they seem to compliment each other. Taking tourine with magnesium means having to figure out proper ratio to get enough of each but not too much of either... Thanks for another great video.
You listen to many podcasts and dont know how to read research. The research does not show that. Hypothetical and not proven through randomized control.
I have tried most of them and found that Magnesium treonate improved my memory and brain function enormously.
Magnesium has been an important component of my supplement arsenal, for a variety of reasons. I even try to incorporate magnesium-rich foods like pumpkin seeds and cacao powder. Great video!
Pumpkin seeds also decrease DHT. Bad news for men
Bad news in terms of libido?@@derek8400
@@derek8400 Decreased DHT can have benefits for males depending on genetics. DHT can increase visceral fat and cause premature balding in some males.
@@alexxxO_Ogood point! My hair is thinning out dramatically. 💛
@@ml3141 Get on finasteride or dutasteride. It can help tremendously.
According to cronometer I am getting over 1000mg of magnesium per day. If people want to increase their dietary intake oats, brown rice, flaxseeds (75mg per 100 calories) and almonds (46mg per 100 calories) are all big sources for me. Buckwheat is also high at 65mg per 100 calories. Just 30g of pumpkin seeds would get you 165mg.
I would have to deliberately avoid magnesium to try to get it under 420mg/day while still eating whole foods.
Supplements should supplement a good diet, not replace it.
Good for you?
@@FeedZeek Hopefully yes! Just sharing my philosophy that if you are low on a nutrient eg vitamin c better to eat an orange than take a supplement.
Its not what u eat its what your body can absorb. Dont forget phytic acid which block absorbtion of magnesium and other minerals.
@@marionyc The RDA takes into account absorption inefficiencies already and people who intake a high amount of phytic acid over the long term become better at overcoming its nutrient blocking effect. Not to mention phytic acid's anti-cancer benefits.
Thanks! The Taurine thing in energy drinks has been said to have been added to reduce the nervous effects of high amounts of caffeine. The side benefits may have been thought of as well, but it was mainly added due to the good effects together with caffeine giving a boost but not the nervousness. Check it up but I think I am correct here. So the soda company formulators say that, and the scientists have this side story that it was some sort of enhancement and that it was added due to this. Thanks!
Excellent information and video.
One of the annoying things in working the E.R. for decades is that the blood tests we had available didn’t include magnesium. We would order bloodwork (CBC, PT/PTT, and Chem 18. The insurance companies and feds wouldn’t pre approve it.
Very good. As an educated lay person, you have done good on this one. Seen some of your other videos and I have skepticism regarding your education and motives.
thank you , Doctor. Love from Latvia
I had weird frictions all over my body for years, known as twitch.
I showed it to most doctors and they would supplement me with Vit. D3 and Calcium.
I watched Dr. Eric Berg's video on Magnesium, I was amazed that he talked about it exactly as I would describe it.
I started supplementing with Magnesium Citrate (which is available in my country in bulk), and in just a week, my twitches stopped after almost 10 years of suffering it.
I make sure I have lots of Magnesium through my diet, which I grow these days as most soils are depleted of minerals, so, Spinach, Swiss Chard, etc and some Magnesium Citrate do the trick for me.
Plus, in citrate form, it would prevent kidney stones as it binds with oxalates, so, it's a win-win situation for me.
Thanks for addressing this global pandemic of Magnesium deficiency!!
I have one suggestion, to absorb Magnesium, you need Vit.A RXR receptor to channelise it, as does the element Boron found naturally in legumes. So, there's a correlation.
All the best, y'all.
Very few people need to supplement calcium. I don't know why they keep pushing that. Calcium is a absorbtion-competitor of Magnesium.
@@TheKamraten because most doctors are so limited with their scope of wanting to know what's happening beyond their basic age old MBBS curriculum
I take both magnesium glycinate and magnesium citrate.
Yessss this an outstanding video, thank you! I've been concerned about magnesium for a long time. Myself an my family are topping up our magnesium
What do you think about taking Magnesium Glycinate and NAC together to support Glutathione production??
I have problems with cramping caused by peripheral neuropathy. I make a 30% solution of magnesium chloride and spray it on my skin. It is amazing at ending cramps. I have gotten my marathon running friends to use it for their cramps.
Another one I was expecting. Thanks for all your GREAT work and free transmission of knowledge 🙏
what about Magnesium Glycinate please? My doctor says it is the overall best. AI Says this:
Magnesium Taurate: Consider this form if you're focused on cardiovascular health, blood pressure support, muscle relaxation, or migraine management.
Magnesium Glycinate: This form is often better for those who deal with anxiety, stress, want better sleep quality, or have concerns about digestive sensitivity.
Magnesium glycinate can also cross the blood-brain barrier.
I had magnesium deficiency in childhood. Night cramps weren't fun . I currently take citrate in powder form since it's more affordable,but I used to take bisglycinate. Don't feel the need to use taurate since I supplement with taurine(and the price too). On another topic dr. Brad I hope it's ok if I ask a somewhat personal question. I've noticed in several videos your face is slightly red. I was wondering if it is a side effect of your skincare routine like from chemical exfoliants or retinoid cream on top of frequent shaving. I seriously consider adopting your skincare routine that's why I'm asking about potential side effects.
Thanks for your comment. I’ve always had shaving rash around my neck. It’s x10 worse if I don’t use my skincare routine 😀
@@DrBradStanfield I've found some tips for you on the American Academy of Dermatology Association website if you might be interested . Constant shaving rash can cause permanent scarring. Here are the tips "If you’ve ever shaved, you probably know how razor bumps feel. Also called shaving bumps, these painful or itchy bumps are caused when shaving irritates the skin.
The good news is that changing your habits when shaving can help prevent razor bumps from developing or cause fewer, less painful bumps. To prevent razor bumps, follow these tips from board-certified dermatologists:
Grow your hair. Shaving causes razor bumps. If you have the option, stopping shaving and growing out your hair, instead, will eliminate the cause of your razor bumps.
Figure out the direction your hair grows. Shaving "against the grain" causes irritation. To find out which direction your facial hair grows, pull the skin where your hair grows tightly while looking in a mirror. If your hair grows in different directions, you can train it to grow in one direction by gently brushing your hair with a toothbrush daily.
Shave when your hair is soft. Shaving at the end of your shower or holding a warm, damp washcloth to the area you’d like to shave loosens the hairs and causes them to swell, so they’re less likely to curve into your skin and cause bumps.
Use the right products. Before shaving, wash your skin with a non-comedogenic cleanser. While shaving, always use a moisturizing shaving cream. Once you’re done shaving, apply a soothing aftershave formulated to reduce risk of razor bumps and irritation.
Use proper technique when shaving to reduce bumps. Shave in the direction your hair grows or you’re training it to grow. Then, rinse the shaving cream off with warm water and place a cool, damp washcloth on your just-shaved skin. Replace your disposable razor after 5-7 shaves and store it in a dry place. If you use an electric razor, clean it every 5-7 shaves.
Shave more often. Shaving daily, or at least every 2-3 days, gives hair less time to grow and curve.
Razor bumps can create permanent changes when left untreated, like deep grooves and raised scars. If you still get razor bumps after changing your shaving habits, see a board-certified dermatologist to get relief." Also you can talk to your dermatologist colleages about it. Best wishes.
What about magnesium malate? I wish you commented on that.
same here - magnesium malate/dimalate (similarities and differences between them), however he didn't cover those two
Hypermagnesemia also gives you similar symptoms to low magnesium, including paradoxically osteoporosis.
So if testing struggles to show true body levels then it will be trial and error figuring out if you have over done it with supplementation and if you have a kidney issue. Be careful.
What? Blood test RBC magnesium
@Scottlp2 Yes, serum blood tests do not reflect true body levels of metals. Especially magnesium.
This is partly why many people are Mercury toxic but blood serum and plasma tests fail to identify it and people have to find out through a hair test which shows mineral transport derangement as an indicator of toxicity.
If Mercury Lead Magnesium and other metals are stored in excess in your bones your blood test won't tell you jack shit, unless you have a current and very acute exposure.
Unless you have acute kidney disease, it's very difficult to overdose on magnesium by oral supplements. Taking a moderate dosage of 400 - 500 mg or so isn't going to cause hypermagnesia in basically any adult.
@nichtsistkostenlos6565 I disagree that it is very difficult, but agree it is generally unlikely in most healthy individuals, but there are too many variables at play to assume this for every persons bioindividuality and cellular magnesium levels. You can still throw the mineral balance out enough to cause issues with calcium binding and redox homeostasis and BMD.
Also include chronic kidney disease in this not just AKD as chronic kidney disease is more prevelant when discussing chronic supplementation without knowing true body levels of metals.
Symptoms of hypermagnesemia being similar to hypo being the point of contention here.
@@antonysmith4188Oh goodness. I hope I haven't been taking too much magnesium supplementation! I have heart failure which tends to have kidney failure as a partner. How to get tested?
What about Magnesium Chloride. This is easily absorbed and much cheaper than other easily absorbed compounds
The best form is Magnesium Glycinate.
One of the best ~
Yes
I take the magnesium tablets that fizz in water. They are magnesium carbonate but contain citric acid so they convert to magnesium citrate and the carbon is released as co2 in the reaction.
Also bought bags of taurine and glycine so take these too.
That is the best form of magnesium tbh it’s the most bioavailable in my personal experience
My husband’s family all suffer from migraines and have to take imigraine injections to help them so I put my husband on magnesium and since February he has been headache free ❤
Wow! What present did he buy you?
Can you let me know which brand did you used? Thank you
It’s from Amazon uk the pretty smart company advance magnesium citrate hope this helps like it has with us ❤
Another reason to take it - magnesium i believe is depleted by sugar, alcohol and carbohydrate consumption
My own list of must-always-have supplements would be D3+K2/MK7+Mg
What about Magnesium Malate?
does the citrate in Mg-Citrate help prevent kidney stones?, I was told 10 years ago from my Urologist that citrates in lemons/limes helps prevent stones. Since adding lemon to my water the last decade I havent had one stone(used to be an annual thing) , I am a believer at this point.
Yes! Mg citrate helps prevent kidney stones, my hubby only has 1 kidney, his urologist suggested he take it for prevention.
@@anniematthew2608 thankyou so much, it only makes sense, have a good day
I now use magnesium taurate as you suggest. But i have a question: the supplement facts say that it is 300mg of magnesium (from 1500mg magnesium taurate). Does that mean i’m taking 1200mg of Taurine?
Magnesium n-acetyl taurinate crosses BB barrier
Thanks for the video. I find currently Boron interesting
I find it boring
He goes for Magnesium Taurate, but other researchers like Rhonda Patrick likes Magnesium Glycinate, others go with Magtein, so is up to your needs...if you need to stay regular maybe magnesium citrate will work.
I take all 3 forms. There are mag complexes with all of these and some have more, but those 3 i found to work the best.
I've just ordered a load of supplements for magnesium, zinc and B2 but having seen the list of foods which contain magnesium I'm probably well covered already! Apart from soymilk and edamame I eat them all in pretty decent quantities. Oh well, as long as there's no detrimental effects from taking too much I'm sure it'll be fine!
Just get a lower dose next time.
The use of topical Magnesium oil at bedtime has helped me to get to sleep fast AND I take a food based supplement with no less than 4 types, except the useless Mag oxide (a laxative not absorbed). That and vitamin D3 at 5000 iu daily in winter, 2000 iu in spring/summer.
Magnesium taurate won't cross the BBB. The study you've always referred to is done in my country and I know people who worked in the study. They used a different molecule called magnesium n-acetyl-taurinate. But they purposefully didn't put that specific name on paper. Instead they just wrote magnesium taurate.
Love the info, although the video is quite long.
Guys, just watch the last 3 min
Dr Brad, can you please do a video on MCT Oil? Is it total BS? Is it complicated?
thanks Brad!!
i didnt know magnesium taurate can also cross the blood-brain barrier and have similar benefits to magnesium L-threonate. thanks for the video!
Hi Dr Brad
Is there any benefit of combining 2 types of magnesium?
Say Taurate in the morning and Glycinate in the evening?
I was looking into this for my mum too.. she takes magnesium glycinate at night. Waiting for his response.
Thanks!
Walnuts 126 milligrams per cup about 37%, also what form of magnesium do natural food have in them?
Magnesium Walnutinate
@@SkedgySky The tastiest form of magnesium
Great video!
Double wood supplements sells a mag-8 complex. It combines 8 types of mag. They're 3rd party tested and release their COA's and it's not 49.99 for a 30-day supply - ignominious rip off for any supplement. Cheers
Well I would not call it a rip off because it may be better magnesium. We don't know unfortunately the quality of what we receive from a supplement company. But like you I purchase from double wood the 8 mag supplement. Hopefully it's as great as it claims.
I use Irish Sea moss, and Dulse, Which applies good amounts of taurine, having said that I’m still going to add magnesium taurate to my stack, and see how that goes for me, once again thank you for your input I am subscribed I enjoy your podcast I will contribute for your support
Try co-q-10
My blood magnesium was low on my last blood test . No one has noticed this and been suffering for years. Plus blood sugar spiking and lowering near my period. Scary 😧 Started upping my magnesium yesterday. Had an emergency appointment with my doctor 👩⚕️ yesterday. This past week was scary 😦 she upped my magnesium and bio identical progesterone as I have a hereditary hormone problem with progesterone. I see her again end of January early February 2024. Plus blood work.
do a myers cocktail iv way better to get magnesium and other important nutrients optimal levels same day, supplements take several months. stop using regular drs and providers they are paid to keep you sick. switch to a functional medicine MD they cure
Cortisol blocks absorption of magnesium (and calcium...).
Magnesium threonate, NAC, glycine,D3, NMN, among other things
I don’t know about NMN. I don’t think the experts even know about NMN .
Your stack seems good though. I would probably add taurine.
While I do take a megnesium supplement (magnesium malate) most of the time, I was surprised to discover, using a food tracker for a few weeks, that I actually get 420mg of magnesium per day through my diet on average (lots of green veggies and nuts, seafood, etc). So I'm not certain if it's necessary to supplement. More generally, my diet seems to provide most vitamins and minerals at around 2x the RDA, with the exception of calcium, where it's only 70%.
Standards are based partly on average diet. They don’t want to recommend so much that nobody could reach it. I bet our ancestors got way more.
Can we rely on dietary calculations of minerals/vitamins? Perhaps supplementing with vitamins can help. With gut microbiome varying so much across people, soils getting depleted of minerals, vitamin loss from being harvested early and weeks/months between going from farm to customers plate. And with pesticides impairing the microbiome, and preservatives possibly impairing absorption, (eg you eat a bowl of salad with crutons and those crutons have preservatives, do those preservatives impair absorption of some of the minerals in the raw veggies?)
On the other hand we know many vitamins are not absorbed properly in vitamin form and supplement companies have been caught lying about their supplement's contents.....
Using blood to determine Magnesium levels, is like viewing the river below a dam, to determine how full the reservoir is. Useless.
Since I upped my magnesium intake, I feel more mentally and physically energized, so it is true. Best
Do you real think you can objective tell? I don't think I could ever know since my mental and physical states are always in flux and there are hundreds of factors in our lives effecting them.
Hello Doctor - reading much research on benefits of lithium. This at very low dose or trace amount and not high amount used for treating bipolar. This element found in Texas drinking water at 50 to 100 mcg/liter and even at this very low amount with benefits. Would ever consider to add this trace amount in your supplement? Too great if could do video on lithium. Thank You. Great work you do with all videos and appreciate time you spend given your super busy schedule.
Thank you
What about Magnesium Carbonate? Its in my collagen powder.
What are your thoughts on magnesium malate relative to the ones mentioned? It's also supposed to have high bioavailability and longevity benefits
Seems a bit hyperbolic to me... Fx. oats contain 150-200mg of magnesium per 100g. That means just by eating oats in some form for breakfast, you'd pretty easily get nearly a full daily recommended dose just from that meal alone.
And fx eating ryebread for lunch would likely net 50-100mg.
Not to mention the daily intake of vegetables can easily be another 200mg.
Seems mostly like supplementing is mainly crucial if you're eating junk - which should be the thing to fix instead, not patch pith supplements. Basically just eat oats for breakfast and vegetables with your dinner, and you'd easily have 400+ mg
Too many carbs for older folks.
Except if you read the sources, you find that "Approximately 30% to 40% of the dietary magnesium consumed is typically absorbed by the body". Meaning that if you wanted to reach recommended magnesium dosage (420 mg) via diet alone, you would need to consume as much as 1400 mg.
Well unfortunately most people aren't eating oats, or seeds, or nuts like we are.
Also plants are being bred for everything other than nutrient content, and our soils are so depleted with microbes that many foods don't have the same % of nutrients they once did.
For the daily recommende intake to have any value or meaning, that sort of data would have to already be "built in" otherwise the whole conversation is pointless since we wouldn't even have a common definition of whats necessary.@@OrdniformicRhetoric
@@royc2390 No it isn't? Oats are 366kcal/100g, and vegetables are usually around 50kcal/100g. You'd only reach half a normal daily calory limit to cover your magnesium.
If its still too much just substitute more leafy greens.
My granpa ate oats and pumpkin seeds every day till he passed at nearly 100, so age certainly isn't an excuse for poor diet.
I take double wood's Mag-8. I have glycinate on hand, which used to be my main magnesium. I noticed a subtle improvement when i started taking mag-8.
I only wish that it had threonate in it, but it still works well
Were the magnesium levels checked in RBCs? If not your recommendation is off.
The taurine used in the rodent studies would be astronomically large when adjusted to average weight of humans
Ok will try this
Pepitas!!! A handful a day and you are golden
What is pepitas
I haven't heard of
Pepitas.
the best is magnesium orotate, but no one speaks about that, probably just because how expensive is it 🤷♂️
What about using both glycinate and taurate in combination...half in the morning and half in the evening?
Magnesium glycinate is easily absorbed. It’s not what you take, it’s what you absorb.
I agree Mg is good. But what you said at the start did not make sense. As you seemed to say even those on a wholefood diet have issues because a study showed people on the average US diet do not get much. The average US diet is anything but wholefoods! We do know levels in wholefoods vary. I would like to see a study of people on a quality wholefoods diet today (plenty of greens, nuts, legumes) and Mg levels.
I'm wondering if the spray on form Magnesium "oil" gives the same benefits. It seems Dr. Google is stumped.
Is your multivitamin good for osteoporosis?
I don't think I should take magnesium because I get almost 800mg but only about 1000mg of Calcium so getting anymore could reduce my Calcium absorbtion
Is magnesium bisglycinate the same as magnesium glycinate
Short answer yes. Long answer yes, it is called bisglycinate beacause 2 molecules of glycin are connected to 1 atom of magnesium . It is called glycinate to shorten it a bit.
do a myers cocktail iv way better to get magnesium and other important nutrients optimal levels same day, supplements take several months
You forgot chelated magnesium.
Is it the Taurine that crosses the blood brain barrier? I already take Taurine so went with Glycinate.
I am reading online and doctors say that healthy adult should not care much about magnesium levels. Why would I supplement if I can add some tasty foods like chia seeds and pumpkin seeds to boost the intake? All recommendation from respectable sources say to try to get nutrients from diet first and don't supplement...
no supplement should ever replace a healthy diet. My point in the video is that even if a person has a healthy diet, it's difficult to reach the recommended daily intake of magnesium every day. That's why I personally supplement with Magnesium Taurate, in addition to my already healthy, high lean protein, primarily plant-based diet
@@DrBradStanfield if one can't meet the daily requirement of an important nutrient from the diet, than probably we should not be calling such a diet healthy.
@@eafadeev I've seen a study about that particular topic. Out of 4 diets that are considered healthy (South Beach, Best Life, DASH diet but can't remember the 4th) not a single one is capable of achieving 100% RDV for all 28 micronutrients within adequate caloric intake ( it was like 33000 calories for 100% RDV). If we lower expectations and ask if 100% RDV in 21 micronutrients can be achieved within adequate caloric intake the answer is yes (2500-3500 calories across 4 healthy diets). Biggest deficiency was vitamin D. Can't get enough of all 28 from diet. No matter how good it is. So in the best case scenario you need to supplement with 7 micronutriens (like multivitamin). Correction it is 27 micronutrients. And 6 to supplement.
@@demonfedor3748 makes sense
have you used st john wort? its awesome
This is the 2nd video today a doctor has put out on magnesium. I think 🤔 G-D is telling me my answer is magnesium. The blood sugar spiking and going between high and low was worrying me. Never had before. I have noticed this problem for awhile but has never been like this past week. 😦😦 My new doctor 👩⚕️ noticed things my last doctor of 14 years almost didn’t notice this. I slept well last night with magnesium.
Do people who have very demanding mental work, e.g., software engineers, need more magnesium than the average person?
I greatly appreciate how Dr. Stanfield bases all of his advice on actual studies that he very wisely judges for quality. I have been following him for a long time. I am concerned with the conflict of interest to his advice recently created by him now selling vitamins.
Thank you Dr. Stanfield!!! 👍👍👍💛
you sound so funny!! i love it
You forgot Magnesium Malate which is also used for mitochondrial energy
Taking MicroV I am already able to see differences in my workouts but most importantly while age related symptoms are far but seen at my young age, the chronic Acne family of mine and I are suffering has gone away for me, I assume with the orally ingested Hyaluronic Acid, which the DoNotAge Collegen Peptides did not do for months. Amazing!
Awesome to hear!
Always confusing to me the Magnesium thing. What are your thoughts on cycling different magnesiums so you can potentially get the benefits from all?
do a myers cocktail iv way better to get magnesium and other important nutrients optimal levels same day, supplements take several months
So Brad! Why does your supplement only deliver 30% of the Magnesium RDA?
Because it is toxic and President John Adams in 1826 was 90 and was taking no supplements since no living creature ever did.
I thought the same as you
I'm not going to buy his
Supplements When they don't
give you the amount you need
I bet he will say you have to get the
rest from the foods you eat
I asked a different dr why their
Supplements fell short and he said then it's up to you to get the rest from food.
@@lindapestridge3073 Ever notice how all of the fortified breakfast cereals some put 100% of some vitamins but they never add any Magnesium or Potassium and they never put more than 15% of Vitamin D or Calcium? Think about that.
Because you should get the rest from food!
Isn't Magnesium to be taken with D-vitamin + K2-vitamin? I am no medical professional, but that's what I heard on other channels?!
What about magnesium hydroxide and magnesium carbonate?
Dear Dr Brad Stanfield, I have Barrett’s esophagus with no evidence of displasia , thus far. Can I take ageing supplements like nmn?
Content creator's own infomercial.
Dr Brad - what time do you eat breakfast? and what you eat? ☺☺ Cheers!
Nothing about the difference between "magnesium acetyl taurate" vs "magnesium taurate" ? I find only confusing info. Studies seem to use "magnesium acetyl taurate". In fact it seems the form you advertise here and have in your supplement is not researched to cross the blood-brain-barrier...
OMG I am taking magnesium taurate. Is this okay? It doesn’t say how much is in the capsule. Holland and barret.
my blood test magnesium was well within normal. Wouldn't that mean I have enough MG?? If it's in my blood, wouldn't it be even more in my bones??
No it doesn't mean you have enough magnesium.
Your body pulls magnesium from bones to make up for the lack of Mg.
Blood tests are notoriously inaccurate for a reflection of whole body status. You’d need tissue analysis or HTMA to get a more accurate diagnosis than a blood test. My blood test was “normal” but total body magnesium was very low due to vitamin D over supplementation
how'd you find out your total body MG?@@Valoric
I love this guy. Doesn't come across as a fraud, like David Sinclair.
Why? is Sinclair dodgy?😮
He has co-founded several companies developing anti-aging interventions, and his advocacy for these companies has led some to question his objectivity and the potential for conflicts of interest. @@tr0wb3d3r5
@@tr0wb3d3r5 unfortunately it seems so.
Seems more of a business man than a scientist, 💰 /🔬.
Anything with promise he's gonna try and package it up for big bucks... I mean that's capitalism but it stagnates science and progress and he's shown his motives a few times already.
Aren't all the best con artists like that? 😂😂
Sinclair scammed his way into millions with the resveratrol study, and the results couldn't be repeated. And now he's doing it again with NMN.
What about magnesium carbonate?
Magnesium Malate is the one that worked the best for me
What about Magnesium malate?