When is the Best Time to Take Magnesium?

When is the best time to take Magnesium? Why take Magnesium? Heck, what even is Magnesium in the first place? If you've ended up on this page, you've probably asked yourself at least one of these questions, and Team Nature Made is here to answer all of them!

Why Is Magnesium So Important?

Magnesium is an essential mineral found in many food sources like whole grains, dark green leafy vegetables, nuts, and beans. It's an essential nutrient, which means our bodies can't produce it internally, so it must be consumed as part of our diet. Magnesium assists in more than 300 enzymatic reactions in the body and supports muscle function, nerve, heart, and bone health! Despite its importance, over half of U.S. adults do not consume enough Magnesium in their daily diet.[1]†

Magnesium is vital at all ages; adult men older than 70 and all adolescents are the most likely to have low Magnesium levels.[2] That's why it's essential to know how much daily Magnesium you should aim for in your diet or supplementation. Here are some general guidelines!

Recommended Dietary Allowances of Magnesium for Women[2]

• Age 14-18: 360mg
• Age 19-30: 310mg
• Age 31-50: 320mg
• Age 51+: 320mg

Recommended Dietary Allowances of Magnesium for Men[2]

• Age 14-18: 410mg
• Age 19-30: 400mg
• Age 31-50: 420mg
• Age 51+: 420mg

Recommended Dietary Allowances of Magnesium for Pregnancy & Lactation[2]

• Age 14-18: Pregnancy, 400mg; Lactation, 360mg
• Age 19-30: Pregnancy, 350mg; Lactation, 310mg
• Age 31-50: Pregnancy, 360mg; Lactation, 320mg

Different Types of Magnesium Supplements

Magnesium comes in several different forms. They're all Magnesium, but some have unique characteristics that might interest any consumer trying to make an informed decision!

Magnesium Glycinate

Magnesium Glycinate is a salt form that includes molecules of Magnesium and glycine, an amino acid.[3] Magnesium Glycinate is a highly bioavailable form of Magnesium.

Magnesium Citrate

The citrate salt of Magnesium, Magnesium Citrate is composed of Magnesium and citric acid.[4] Magnesium Citrate is better absorbed than Magnesium Oxide.

Magnesium Malate

Magnesium Malate is a form of Magnesium created by combining Magnesium with malic acid.[5] Nature Made® offers a Magnesium blend featuring Magnesium Malate along with Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate, and Magnesium Glycinate in our Magnesium Complex Capsules with D3 and Zinc.

Magnesium Oxide

Magnesium Oxide is a solid, salt form of Magnesium that combines Magnesium with oxygen.[6]

Magnesium L-Threonate

Nature Made® also offers Magnesium L-Threonate with Vitamins C & D3. The combination of Magnesium L-Threonate with Vitamins C & D3 has been clinically studied to help support cognitive function and short-term memory in older adults. Mild short term memory loss is experienced by some adults as they age.†

Of course, the best form of Magnesium to take is the one you remember! Some people prefer to take their supplements in a tasty gummy form, while others prefer to cover a few bases simultaneously with Nature Made® Magnesium Complex Capsules with D3 and Zinc. These capsules provide four forms of Magnesium in one tablet, with Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Glycinate, and Magnesium Malate to support nerve, heart, and bone health, along with Vitamin D3 and Zinc to support a healthy immune system.†

Optimal Timing for Magnesium Intake

So, you’re wondering about the best time to take Magnesium. You can take Magnesium whenever it is most convenient; there's no "best" time for Magnesium other than when it fits best in your schedule. Team Nature Made® always recommends taking Magnesium with water and a meal. Try attaching your supplement routine to a regular meal! If you always take your supplements at dinner time, you're more likely to remember to take them, and you ensure you have water and a meal to go with them. Taking Magnesium at dinner can help support muscle relaxation after a long day.†

For those looking for a little rest and recovery, Nature Made® Wellblends™ Sleep & Recover™ Gummies offers 3 benefits in 1 blend with Melatonin, L-Theanine, and Magnesium designed to support a restful sleep to help your body's natural recovery.†

Always consult your primary care provider, pharmacist, or other medical professional before beginning or changing your supplement routine. That's the best way to get personalized guidance!

Nature Made®'s Range of Magnesium Supplements

Nature Made® offers a wide range of Magnesium supplements to suit your specific needs! With various form factors and dosages, there are plenty of ways to get this essential mineral. Look to Nature Made® for your pick of oral Magnesium supplementation!

Nature Made® High Absorption Magnesium Citrate Gummies offer a tasty way to get Magnesium Citrate, which is better absorbed than Magnesium Oxide. Magnesium Citrate is highly bioavailable and is made by combining a salt form of Magnesium with citric acid.

Nature Made® High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate Gummies are 100% chelated and have better absorption and G.I. tolerance than other Magnesium supplement forms such as Magnesium Oxide.

We also offer Wellblends™ Calm & Relax™ Capsules, offers 2 benefits in 1 blend with Magnesium to help relax the body and clinically studied Ashwagandha to reduce stress.‡ The herb Ashwagandha has been revered as an adaptogen to help support stress resilience. These Calm & Relax™ capsules are a vegetarian way to help your body and mind cool down after a long, strenuous day.†

With these options and many more, make Nature Made your first stop when considering taking Magnesium dietary supplements. Our supplemental Magnesium is sourced from high-quality ingredients; Nature Made® is the #1 pharmacist-recommended vitamin and supplement brand.*

*Based on a survey of pharmacists who recommend branded vitamins and supplements.

‡SENSORIL® is clinically studied to reduce cortisol and perceived stress.†

SENSORIL® is protected under U.S. Patent No. 7,318,938 and C.A. Patent No. 2,508,478, and is a registered trademark of Natreon, Inc.

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

References

1. Reider CA, Chung RY, Devarshi PP, Grant RW, Hazels Mitmesser S. Inadequacy of Immune Health Nutrients: Intakes in U.S. Adults, the 2005-2016 NHANES. Nutrients. 2020;12(6):1735. Published 2020 June 10.
2. National Institutes of Health. Magnesium. June 2, 2022. Accessed on January 18, 2024: https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Magnesium-HealthProfessional/.
3. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 84645, Magnesium glycinate. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Magnesium-glycinate. Accessed January 23, 2024.
4. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 6099959, Magnesium Citrate. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Magnesium-Citrate. Accessed January 23, 2024.
5. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 164748, Magnesium malate. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Magnesium-malate. Accessed Jan. 23, 2024.
6. National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for CID 14792, Magnesium Oxide. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Magnesium-Oxide. Accessed January 23, 2024.