Magnesium Powder

Magnesium Powder: Why Choose It?

Magnesium powder supplements are very popular and widely available. They feature either Magnesium in isolated form, or combined with other nutrients for a variety of indications such as; bone & joint health, muscle cell support, nerve function, as well as for sleep and relaxation. The most common form of magnesium found in powders is citrate but others such as oxide, chloride, bisglycinate and threonate are also available. As with all things, there is no one size fits all, so it’s important to look both at the label instructions, as well as at the actual form of magnesium in the blend since each provides distinct benefits.

Magnesium Powder Benefits

Probably the biggest advantage of magnesium in powder form is sheer convenience. One or two scoops can simply be added to water and can actually make a tasty beverage. A wide range of flavors are also available; therefore, they are palatable to most people. Some magnesium powders are available without flavoring agents, but the taste may be a deterrent for some.

Absorption

Magnesium powder supplements are much faster acting than oxygen forms, such as oxide, so typically provide results quickly.

Dosing

Magnesium powders, like liquid forms, offer flexible and convenient dosing that can be adapted as needed.

Storage

Magnesium powder does not require refrigeration and has a longer shelf-life than liquid forms; however, it is prone to absorbing moisture, and hardening/caking. It also does not have the optimal shelf-life that capsules do, which is two years. Powders are typically stored at room temperature and away from light and usually contain a packet of silica to prevent hardening. It’s important to leave it inside because it helps absorb moisture and prevents deterioration of the supplement.

Excipients

Magnesium in powder form has the advantage of not using tableting or capsuling agents, so fewer excipients to worry about. However, they may contain fillers which can cause digestive issues or an allergic reaction. That’s why it’s important to always read labels carefully when selecting your nutritional supplements. Because you don’t want to be taking one step forward, and two steps back - i.e. taking a supplement to enhance health, but ingesting undesirable non-medicinal ingredients that add to your body’s toxic load.

Magnesium Powder Potency & Formats

Magnesium Powder Potency

Magnesium powders are offered in a wide range of potencies, typically in the 125 – 500 mg range.

Magnesium Powder Formats

Magnesium powders feature many different forms of magnesium from chelates to bisglycinates, citrates, and many more. Each of these forms will not only supply the benefits of magnesium, but also that of the other bound molecules, so it’s critical to select the form that best caters to your health status and needs. Refer to this article on how to choose your magnesium supplement for more information. 

Getting The Most Out of Your Supplement

When selecting your magnesium powder, pay attention to the form, since this will have an important influence on how well your body can access it and use it. Magnesium glycinate, threonate, orate, citrate, and chloride forms are absorbed more quickly and are more bioavailable to the body than most other forms.

Magnesium powders are ideally taken before bed because magnesium activates the parasympathetic nervous system, as well as regulates melatonin, so naturally helps relax your mind and body to induce sleep.