Magnesium

Does Magnesium Lotion Really Absorb Through Your Skin?

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applying magnesium lotion to leg for muscle relief

Magnesium oils and lotions are marketed as a way to get magnesium into your body without swallowing a pill. A peer-reviewed review of the science reached a blunt conclusion: the evidence for that claim is scientifically unsupported. Here’s what the research actually found, and whether that changes anything for the leg cramps or muscle aches … Read more

Does Magnesium Glycinate Absorb Better? What the Evidence Says

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supplement bottle on a nightstand in a bedroom

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