Magnesium — which forms to apply so many forms and most are absorbed well;  for any formulation, apply the correct or most applicable type based on function. Magnesium is the cofactor for hundreds of enzymes important to DNA metabolism, repair, replication, and the prevention of oxidative damage, energy metabolism, and the control of cell growth. Magnesium slows a rapid heartbeat and promotes countless effects regulating functions ranging from blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, nerves, energy, insomnia, inflammation, muscle cramping and overall cardiovascular health. Magnesium is nature’s natural “statin” which helps to lower LDL cholesterol while increasing HDL or good cholesterol. Magnesium is a macromineral; it is one of the three most important electrolytes necessary to establish inner and outer cellular hydration & balance. To increase magnesium’s effectiveness, try to match your health issue to the specific form;

• Magnesium glycinate–  AVOID this form for persons with active alcoholism, diabetes, liver disease, and PKU.  Best for those with high LDL cholesterol, anxiety, insomnia, stress, inflammation, mental disorders. Complication can occur in people with migraine headaches and blood pressure issues. Glycinate form is easier on the stomach than other forms in general.
• Magnesium citrate–  constipation
• Magnesium oxide–  heart, blood pressure, and cardiovascular health
• Magnesium aspartate –  used for cellular energy and inner cellular hydration in the blood cells  (L form, D form, DL form), inner cellular hydration
  • Magnesium D-aspartate aids in digestion, healthy sleep, supports heart function and the immune system. It promotes bowel movements and supports bone health
  • Magnesium L-aspartate treats and prevents low magnesium in the blood. It is used to reduce stomach acid, acid indigestion and heartburn
  • Magnesium DL-aspartate supports magnesium levels in the blood important to preventing cardiac disruptions. Balances electrolytes in the blood
• Magnesium malate–  fibromyalgia, nerve diseases, chronic fatigue, low energy. Emphasis is malate is the overall best to promote more energy and relieving muscle tension. Lowers cortisol. Malate is most useful for psychiatric disorders. 
• Magnesium glycinate & bisglycinate–   hormone regulation. LEAST apt to cause diarrhea, calms nervous system, nerve health, improves insulin sensitivity in diabetics
• Magnesium L-threonate–   brain, nervous system, learning, concentration, learning disabilities, psychiatric and mental health disorders (along with malate form)
• Magnesium Taurate–  taurine– heart, protects from heart damage from heart attacks, used to reduce arrhythmia. Taurate & glycinate forms are beneficial for mental health disorders. This form is magnesium paired with taurine. It also relaxes the heart muscle. Dosage is 500mg 3 x daily for a total of 1500mg- taken with food. Mag Taurate acts as a calcium antagonist. This means it restricts calcium from entering the heart cells which in turn helps the heart to beat more slowly. Found to lower blood pressure. One week of supplementing can lower anxiety, improve sleep, reduce muscle cramps, and increase overall energy.
• Magnesium Orotate– best form to reduce chronic myocardial dysfunction or if there is structural damage in cardiomyopathy. Orotate drives the pentose pathway which brings oxygen to the heart.
• Magnesium Lysinate–  important for gastric health, nerve health, and relaxing muscles