{"id":166275,"date":"2024-08-13T03:00:55","date_gmt":"2024-08-13T02:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/magnesium-glycinate-vs-l-threonate-vs-taurate\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T10:34:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T09:34:08","slug":"magnesium-glycinate-vs-l-threonate-vs-taurate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eu.intelligentlabs.org\/en-mt\/magnesium-glycinate-vs-l-threonate-vs-taurate\/","title":{"rendered":"Magnesium Glycinate vs L-Threonate vs Taurate: What\u2019s The Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Magnesium (Mg<\/strong>) is an important dietary mineral involved in more than 600 biochemical processes in the body (1<\/a>). It boosts our energy and immunity, lowers inflammation and anxiety, improves brain and heart health, supports joint and bone health, and so much more (2<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s just one BIG problem\u2026 far too many people are deficient! With so many magnesium supplements out there, which is truly the \u201cbest\u201d one that can help fix this problem?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, let\u2019s discuss the 3 forms of Mg found in our bestselling product, MagEnhance Complete Magnesium Complex<\/strong>. Read on to learn more about Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium L-Threonate, and Magnesium Taurate, and how these three can help support your health!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s the right magnesium dosage?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a table outlining the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for Mg, depending on age and gender (2).  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Age<\/strong><\/td>Male<\/strong><\/td>Female<\/strong><\/td>Pregnancy<\/strong><\/td>Lactation<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
0 to 6 months<\/td>30mg<\/td>30mg<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
7-12 months<\/td>75mg<\/td>75mg<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
1-3 years<\/td>80mg<\/td>80mg<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
4-8 years<\/td>130mg<\/td>130mg<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
9-13 years<\/td>240mg<\/td>240mg<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
14-18 years<\/td>410mg<\/td>360mg<\/td>400mg<\/td>360mg<\/td><\/tr>
19-30 years<\/td>400mg<\/td>310mg<\/td>350mg<\/td>310mg<\/td><\/tr>
31-50 years<\/td>420mg<\/td>320mg<\/td>360mg<\/td>320mg<\/td><\/tr>
51 and above<\/td>420mg<\/td>320mg<\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Why are so many people deficient in magnesium?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In the United States alone, as much as half of the population is said to be deficient in this nutrient. This is partly due to highly processed foods, which are prevalent in Western diets (3<\/a>). But it\u2019s not just poor diet that\u2019s to blame. The stress and pollution of modern life also leach magnesium from the body. Even more worryingly, there are reasons for this widespread deficiency that are beyond most people\u2019s control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a 2009 research published in HortScience, fruits and veggies have less Mg nowadays compared to a few decades ago. This is because modern agricultural techniques fast-track the production of higher-yielding crops in less time. Less time in the ground means less time absorbing important nutrients (4<\/a>). Additionally, this vital mineral is also taken out of our salt and drinking water, thus contributing to the problem as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Related article: Magnesium: The Ultimate Supplement Guide<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the best magnesium supplement for overall health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Choosing the best magnesium supplement<\/strong> on your own can prove to be challenging \u2013 there are so many forms to choose from! Is magnesium glycinate the best one? Or is it magnesium citrate, oxide, ascorbate, orotate, threonate, taurate, or something else? The list goes on and on!<\/p>\n\n\n

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When choosing the best form of Mg for your needs, it\u2019s important to factor in a couple of points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n