Magnesium has been extremely popular for years, and we are often asked which form is best absorbed. Therefore, we explain it below.
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Different forms of magnesium
When we look at magnesium in supplement form, various types are available. But what exactly is the difference? The main difference is determined by the substance to which it is bound. This can be an organic or inorganic substance.
The main difference is determined by the substance to which it is bound.
Organic forms of magnesium
Organically (substance made in nature by an organism (=life)) bound magnesium supplements, such as magnesium citrate, magnesium picolinate, magnesium taurate, and magnesium bisglycinate, often contain relatively less magnesium but are biologically more available than an inorganic compound. Organic compounds break down more slowly. This increases the stability of the mineral, making it less reactive with the environment, better absorbed in the intestines, and more effective in the body.
- aspartate
- arginate
- ascorbate
- citrate
- bisglycinate
- gluconate
- lactate
- picolinate
- taurate
- amino acid chelated magnesium
Inorganic compounds of magnesium
Magnesium supplements often contain inorganic (substance not made by living organisms in nature) compounds because they are easier and cheaper to produce. Inorganic supplements, such as magnesium oxide or magnesium carbonate, often contain more (elemental) magnesium per unit weight, but this is less well absorbed by the body.
- sulphate
- chloride
- phosphate
- carbonate
- oxide
Read here all about why magnesium is so important for the body and click here for our range of magnesium products.
Author: Sanne van der Rijt
