How to take magnesium supplements for best absorption

BY NOW, YOU'VE probably heard that you need to be getting more magnesium in your diet.

According to a study published in Open Heart in 2018, around 15 to 20 percent of people in developed countries don't consume the proper amount of magnesium per day.

Considering magnesium is a vital nutrient that supports proper function of our muscles and nerves—you want to be sure you're getting enough. 'Enough' is considered 400 milligrams per day for men ages 19 to 30, and 420 milligrams per day for men 31 and over.

Unfortunately, consuming enough via diet alone is difficult to do—unless you're a huge fan of pumpkin seeds (which contain about 156 mg per serving).

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Other foods that contain magnesium, such as almonds and chia seeds, only contain small amounts: 80 mg and 111 mg per serving, respectively. Luckily, magnesium supplements are generally safe and can boost your intake.

If you're going to spend your money on magnesium supplements, you want to ensure you're taking them properly for effective absorption.

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