What food/drinks are the best sources of magnesium?

cheese_greater@lemmy.world to Ask Lemmy@lemmy.world – 66 points –

So far, it seems like the following have decent stats in terms of magnesium RDA:

  • bagels

  • hemp seeds

  • psyllium bud cereal

  • Evian/San Pellegrino water/spring water

  • ?

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Magnesium oxide tablets

I'd like my food to be my medicine ;)

Also mag ox is the least bioavilable format IIRC

While it's a nice thought, it is not always feasible, especially if you have a deficiency (certain medications & substance can actually deplete/leech your magnesium stores).

If you are low, take supplements for a while. Less than a month before transitioning to magnesium-rich foods. I'd suggest magnesium taurate or magnesium glycinate. Magnesium oxide actually absorbs horribly, so you wouldn't be getting much from taking it.

I've had a deficiency years ago and was unaware of it. Caused so much jaw tension that I ground down my teeth while I slept and fucked a lot of them up. Also had a lot of headaches and muscle tightness that completely disappeared after taking supplements.

Do what's best for you in the end, but be cautious. Also please consult a medical professional before adding supplements or anything of thst nature to your regimen.

Magnesium oxide is actually not absorbed very well by the human body. Something like less than 20% is absorbed successfully.

Options of magnesium taurate or magnesium glycinate are better choices.