THE magic of magnesium has long been known. It’s a mineral that has so many roles in the body.
Great for stress, calming before bed, good for your heart and helping to manage diabetes.
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Now a new review has even shown it can help prevent the progression of some liver diseases too.
But what’s the best type to take? Today I put some pills to the test . . .
Exercise
I really liked these little puresport capsules Credit: Supplied
IF you want to aid recovery after exercise, I really liked these little capsules.
Puresport Ultra Magnesium contains three types with 225mg per serving (you need between 300 and 400mg a day).
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There’s bisglycinate, which is good for stress, insomnia and muscle relaxation, and taurate which helps heart health, beetroot extract and 200 per cent of your Vitamin D3 intake per three-pill dose.
You take three at night or after training to maximise recovery and relaxation.
I struggle with fidgety legs after exercise, but this really did help.From £17.50 for 90 capsules.
puresport.co
Sleep
Vitawell Magnesium Glycinate can help you kip Credit: Supplied
MAGNESIUM glycinate is what you should be taking if you are struggling with sleep and Vitawell Magnesium Glycinate contains just that within a capsule.
When you see the magnesium with a second word attached it means the magnesium has been bound to something else. So in this case it is glycine, a calming amino acid.
This formula has the highest absorption rate of any magnesium and won’t cause an upset stomach or a laxative effect like some formulas.
Two tablets provide about half of the nutrient value, (NPV), 20mg magnesium, so you could increase how much you take.
I also like that these are small capsules and are easy to swallow.From £7.99 for 120 capsules.
vitawellvitamins.com
Hydration
Purolabs Sports Electrolyte Supplement are capsules and as well as containing potassium, calcium and sodium they contain 140mg of magnesium Credit: Purolabs
THE majority of electrolytes I trial are the powder ones you add to water.
But Purolabs Sports Electrolyte Supplement are capsules and as well as containing potassium, calcium and sodium they contain 140mg of magnesium.
This is in the form of magnesium citrate, which can help with acid balance and pairs with potassium citrate and calcium citrate in this hydration formula.
The downside is it can cause issues if you’ve got a sensitive stomach, but I had no ill-effects.
There are bucket loads of electrolyte drinks on the market but if you want to pop a pill and mix your magnesium with other products for hydration, this is a really convenient way to do it.
From £19.99 for 60, which is a 30 day supply.
purolabs.com
