Magnesium L-Threonate - any experience with this

[PHILCAM]

I am starting Magnesium L-threonate - 500 mg before bed

I have read that this is a better Magnesium for PD

Has anyone had any experince with this?

[Ako62]

I take some every day at night it helps me sleep better.

[BlockRuys]

Taking 3 tablets spread out over the day, not sure it does much but it's good to maintain a base level of health.

[crewmanwhite]

L' threonate is useful for brain function but will be of little help for the nervous system outside the blood brain barrier, muscles, digestion, etc.

I have found citrate to be of most general use unless you have a very sensitive but, but a complex including both citrate and threonate can be helpful.

For most people a complex with citrate, glycinate, malate and, perhaps, threonate is good.

[PHILCAM in reply to crewmanwhite]

Magnesium L-threonate is unique because it has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which allows it to directly impact brain function. This is unlike other forms of magnesium, such as magnesium citrate, glycinate, orotate, and taurate, which don't cross the BBB as effectively.

This ability to penetrate the BBB makes magnesium L-threonate particularly beneficial for cognitive health, as it can help improve memory, learning, and overall brain function. It's also been studied for its potential benefits in conditions like Alzheimer's disease and depression

[crewmanwhite in reply to PHILCAM]

L-threonate is certainly more efficient at crossing the BBB, but not unique. Citrate also crosses the BBB reasonably well and has a wider effect on other systems. Even glycinate and malate have some effect on brain function, but are inefficient.

While L-threonate is useful for cognitive function and other rain-based functions, it is only useful there while other forms can help more broadly.

[shaken-not-stirred in reply to crewmanwhite]

Yes multi mix of magnesium is better - we take 500mg after our evening meal with 350 - 500mg of potassium. Great for cramping, sleep, nervous system etc. Also take 2000iu Vit D + 180mcg Vit K2 - these are together in 1 sublingual tab - also after evening meal.

[Gallowglass]

magnesium citrate helps me prevent constipation. I take it first thing in the early morning so that it does not interfere with my CL during the day. ( I’m odd and take CL every two hours)

[shaken-not-stirred in reply to Gallowglass]

Yes great for sluggish bowels hey?

[estubbs79]

I take magnesium glycinate. the magnesium you’re speaking about is good but glycinate better in my case for sleep with PD.

[Missy0202]

I take 400 mg of Glycinate and 300mg of Magnesium L-threonate at bedtime. It is said that Magnesium L-threonate does cross the bbb but the other forms of magnesium don't. Not sure if that is true or not

[PHILCAM in reply to Missy0202]

Magnesium L-threonate is unique because it has the ability to cross the blood-brain barrier (BBB), which allows it to directly impact brain function. This is unlike other forms of magnesium, such as magnesium citrate, glycinate, orotate, and taurate, which don't cross the BBB as effectively.

This ability to penetrate the BBB makes magnesium L-threonate particularly beneficial for cognitive health, as it can help improve memory, learning, and overall brain function.

[jocelyng]

I’ve been taking L-Threonate twice a day (first thing in the morning) and before bed for years. doesn’t help me sleep.

[PHILCAM in reply to jocelyng]

Try taking it a night 😀

[jocelyng in reply to PHILCAM]

Sorry. I left out the fact that my second dose is before bed in my post. Never did a thing to help.

[Gigi_12]

I’ve been taking 2000mg (4tabs) daily as instructed by my neurologist. It is supposed to help with mental acuity as well as sleep.

[7springshollow]

I've used it every night for years and it really helps me sleep. I also credit my great memory to this magnesium. I take l-theonine at night. Between the 2 I got rid of the muscle cramping I used to have.

[ODORVANILIA in reply to 7springshollow]

Indeed Mg it’s a must in muscles cramping but always with K . Also local application of Magnesium - sprayed on the skin and massaging the muscle is very useful .

[TeamPG]

2,000mg/day for at least five years. Works great and well tolerated.