Agreed, great topic. And I too have been stymied by the question of "Which magnesium supplement?" for some time. Good discussion here on the forum, with many choices and opinions. I've tried several, with variable results, but I have recently found one I like a lot.
The more I learned about how difficult mineral absorption could be, I learned of Albion Minerals' cleated supplements. Their goal is good absorption, without bad side effects. One formulation avail from a couple brands was esp. attractive:
- Magnesium (as DiMagnesium Malate and TRAACS Magnesium Lysinate Glycinate Chelate)
- Malic Acid as (DiMagnesium Malate)
"DiMagnesiumMalate is a unique formulation that combines magnesium with malic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid found naturally in apples and other tart fruits. The weak bond between magnesium and malic acid makes it readily soluble in the body, providing an excellent, high-bioavailability magnesium source that’s gentle on the digestive system. And the complementary roles of malic acid and magnesium in cellular energy production make it great for athletes or anyone with high energy demands."
PS. And BTW this video illustrates the problem, and their solution, extremely well, lots of fun to watch!
Edited by Oakman, 19 November 2016 - 03:50 PM.