An essential
mineral for whole
body health

How magnesium helps you live healthier

If there were an MVP award for minerals, magnesium would be a frontrunner. Magnesium is one of the most important minerals needed by our bodies because it is necessary for heart health, bone density, sleep quality, and to soothe muscle cramping.*

Three unique
magnesium
formulas

There are many forms of magnesium supplements out there, so how do you know which one is right for you? Choosing the best magnesium supplement depends on your body’s needs and what you want to get out of it.

Whether you’re considering magnesium supplements to support brain health or promote athletic performance, Thorne has a variety of scientifically backed formulas to meet your needs.*

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Magnesium Bisglycinate

Great tasting magnesium glycinate powder for relaxation and stress*
An excellent choice for pre-bedtime supplementation to support restful sleep.*
Glycine acts as a neurotransmitter to promote relaxation and stress reduction.* The bisglycinate form tends to have less of a laxative effect than other magnesium formulations.*

Magnesium CitraMate

Easy, on-the-go capsule that can alleviate muscle tenderness*
This is a combination of magnesium citrate and magnesium malate. Malate pairs with magnesium to provide benefit for fatigue and muscle tenderness.*
Citrate works with magnesium to support kidney function by reducing calcium oxalate and phosphate crystals in the urine.*

Calcium-Magnesium Malate

Magnesium and calcium for bone health*
Provides a 1:1 ratio of calcium and magnesium.
Magnesium and calcium work together in muscle cells. Magnesium enables muscle fibers to relax, while calcium enables them to contract.*
Calcium and magnesium are also both essential for maintaining bone health.*

Health benefits
of magnesium

Every single cell in the human body needs magnesium to function. Although foods like leafy greens, nuts, seeds, and beans contain good amounts of magnesium, 75 percent of U.S. adults don’t get enough magnesium from their diet alone. In addition to helping maintain healthy blood pressure and improving sleep quality, the benefits of taking a magnesium supplement include promoting good muscle, brain, bone, and nerve health.*

Muscle Support

Enables muscle fibers to relax, and reduces uncomfortable cramping and spasming in calf muscles or internal smooth muscles, such as the uterus (to help with menstrual cramps).*
Enables heart muscle to contract and relax, contributing to normal heart rate and rhythm*
Aids in respiration by relaxing the smooth muscles of the respiratory tract*
Promotes good circulation to the brain, genitals, and hands and feet by relaxing the smooth muscles in the arteries*

Brain and Nerve Support

Because magnesium is important for the functioning of GABA – a brain neurotransmitter that modulates stress responses – and serotonin, it promotes relaxation and good sleep*
Plays a crucial role in brain function*
Promotes a healthy mood*
Helps maintain a healthy stress response*
Essential for healthy nerve function throughout the body*

Blood Sugar Metabolism

Promotes optimal insulin sensitivity*
Helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels*

Healthy Bones

Promotes healthy bone formation via vitamin D metabolism*
Supports kidney health by keeping calcium in the bones and out of the kidneys*
Supports healthy arteries by keeping calcium in the bones and out of the arteries*

Sleep Support

Magnesium helps relax both smooth and skeletal muscle, which can improve sleep quality.*
Has been shown to reduce restless legs, which can improve sleep quality*

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