absorption

Does Magnesium Glycinate Absorb Better? What the Evidence Says

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Magnesium glycinate is sold everywhere as the “best absorbed” form of magnesium. The problem: the official NIH list of well-absorbed magnesium forms doesn’t actually include it. Here’s what the research does and doesn’t say about absorption, sleep, and how much is actually safe to take. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase … Read more

1,000mg Vitamin C: How Much Does Your Body Actually Absorb?

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morning routine with water and vitamin C capsules

Here’s the uncomfortable math on that 1,000mg vitamin C capsule: once you cross the 1-gram mark, your body’s absorption rate drops below 50% — and popping a second capsule won’t change that. If you’ve ever wondered whether a high-dose vitamin C pill is really doing what the label promises, this is the article for you. … Read more