Comparison
Magnesium L-Threonate vs Magnesium Glycinate
Magnesium L-Threonate
MIT-developed magnesium that crosses the blood-brain barrier. Shown to enhance synaptic density and reduce 'brain age'.
Magnesium Glycinate
Chelated magnesium with high bioavailability and minimal laxative effect. The de facto sleep magnesium.
| Field | Magnesium L-Threonate | Magnesium Glycinate |
|---|---|---|
| Category | neuroprotective | neuroprotective |
| Dose range | 1000–2000mg | 200–400mg |
| Half-life | 6h | — |
| Onset | — | — |
| Evidence | EVIDENCEB | EVIDENCEB |
| Safety | ●●●●● | ●●●●● |
| Legal (US) | USOTC | USOTC |
| PubMed refs | 90 | 1200 |
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