Magnesium L-threonate
One kind of Magnesium. Also: Glycinate, Citrate, Malate.
A form of magnesium supplement that may cross the blood-brain barrier more readily, studied for potential cognitive benefits.
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How Magnesium L-threonate compares
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"If somebody's not sleeping terrifically well, I would suggest they try magnesium L-threonate or magnesium bisglycinate. They're interchangeable for sleep."
Interchangeable with magnesium bisglycinate
"So I'm a fan of glycine, ashwagandha, magnesium L-threonate, and just straight mag oxide as well."
Also takes magnesium oxide
"I personally take 3 or 400 milligrams of magnesium threonate about 30 to 60 minutes before sleep, and it helps me fall asleep."
Preferred over other forms of magnesium
"Magnesium bisglycinate and magnesium threonate both have transporter systems that allow them to readily cross the blood-brain barrier and they lead to a mild form of drowsiness... people who take those often find that their transition ti..."
Interchangeable with magnesium bisglycinate; not like a sleeping pill
"I've gotten great benefit from the mag 3-and-8, apigenin, theanine stack. I don't think you need Pinealon until you've tried everything else, and then maybe try a supplement stack or even just one of those things."
Recommended before resorting to Pinealon
1 creator
"I still use the same sleep stack. So it's magnesium threonate, spelled T-H-R-E-O-N-A-T-E, theanine, and apigenin... [If only two:] Oh, easy. Mag threonate and apigenin."
Ranked in his top two, along with apigenin, over theanine and myo-inositol
What creators say
"If somebody's not sleeping terrifically well, I would suggest they try magnesium L-threonate or magnesium bisglycinate. They're interchangeable for sleep."
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"I've gotten great benefit from the mag 3-and-8, apigenin, theanine stack. I don't think you need Pinealon until you've tried everything else, and t..."
"I've talked before about magnesium threonate for sake of promoting the transition into sleep and for depth of sleep"
"Oh, I take magnesium L-threonate and ashwagandha for sleep... so I take magnesium in three forms. I'm big on magnesium."
More from Peter Attia →+2 more mentions from Peter
"So I'm a fan of glycine, ashwagandha, magnesium L-threonate, and just straight mag oxide as well."
"I take magnesium L-threonate, which I just mentioned. I use the Magtein brand."
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