why the form of magnesium matters more than the dose

most people know they should supplement magnesium. what they do not know is that the form determines whether it actually works.

the absorption problem

magnesium oxide is the most common form on store shelves. it is also one of the worst absorbed, with bioavailability as low as 4%. for every 400mg on the label, your body might only use 16mg.

glycinate: what we use and why

magnesium glycinate is chelated to the amino acid glycine. this combination offers roughly 80% absorption and has the added benefit of glycine's calming properties. it is our form of choice in MARTY 01 and MARTY 04.

other forms worth knowing

citrate has good absorption but can cause GI issues at higher doses. threonate is specifically studied for crossing the blood-brain barrier. taurate shows promise for cardiovascular support.

the marty approach

we use magnesium glycinate at 400mg because that is the dose shown in clinical trials to improve sleep quality and reduce stress markers. we chose glycinate specifically for its absorption profile and the synergistic benefits of glycine.