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Magnesium is one of the most popular supplements in Canada — and also one of the most confusing to shop for. Bisglycinate, citrate, malate, L-threonate, oxide and combination formulas can all provide magnesium, but they differ in elemental magnesium content, digestive tolerance and how they are commonly used. There is no single form that is automatically best for everyone. The better approach is to choose a form based on the reason for taking it. This guide breaks down the most common form …

Magnesium is involved in hundreds of processes throughout the body, including normal muscle and nerve function, energy production, electrolyte balance, bone health and protein synthesis. But when shopping for a magnesium supplement, one question comes up repeatedly: Which type of magnesium should I take? Magnesium supplements come in several forms, and the molecule attached to magnesium can influence its absorption, digestive effects, elemental magnesium content and how the supplement is typical …